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Flag of Christmas Island
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Definitions
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Flags Β· Territories
rare
The official flag of Christmas Island, an Australian external territory in the Indian Ocean. Features a blue background with the Southern Cross stars and a gold emblem.
Used to represent Christmas Island in geographical, political, or travel contexts.
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Travel blog
Christmas Island is known for its annual red crab migration, natural beauty, and multicultural population with Chinese, Malay, and Australian influences.
Evolution Timeline
2015
Added to Unicode 8.0 as part of the initial set of national flag emojis.
Growing demand for representation of all territories and nations in emoji format
Cultural Context
Christmas Island is located in the Indian Ocean, closer to Indonesia than mainland Australia, despite being an Australian territory.
The island is known for its unique ecosystem, particularly the annual red crab migration which has become a symbol of the island.
Regional Variations
Australia
More commonly recognized in Australia as Christmas Island is an Australian external territory.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Limited usage, primarily in formal or educational contexts about territories.
Gen_Z: Rarely used except by those interested in geography, flags, or travel to unusual destinations.
Older: Minimal usage, generally unfamiliar with this specific flag emoji.
Millennials: Occasionally used in travel content or when discussing Australian territories.
Common Combinations
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Christmas Island red crab migration
References the island's famous annual red crab migration, a major natural attraction
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Christmas Island as a tropical destination
Highlights the island's status as a remote, tropical location