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Flag of Côte d'Ivoire

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Flags Unicode 2.0 uncommon

Meanings

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National Symbol · Flag Uncommon

The national flag of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), featuring vertical bands of orange, white, and green. Used to represent the country, its people, culture, or language.

Primarily used in contexts related to the country, sports events, or discussions about West Africa.

My friend from 🇨🇮 is teaching me some French phrases! 📋 Social media post
Watching the 🇨🇮 team in the Africa Cup of Nations tonight! 📋 Sports discussion

The orange represents the savannah, white symbolizes peace, and green represents forests and hope.

Combos with 🇨🇮

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Ivorian football/soccer, often referring to the national team 'The Elephants'
Used during international football tournaments when discussing the team
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References to Franco-Ivorian relations or cultural connections
Used when discussing historical ties, language, or cultural exchange
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Love for Côte d'Ivoire or Ivorian pride
Used by nationals, diaspora, or supporters of the country

Culture

The flag's similarity to Ireland's (reversed colors) occasionally causes confusion, though the two countries have different historical contexts for their tricolors.

While many English speakers say 'Ivory Coast,' the government officially requests the French name 'Côte d'Ivoire' be used in all languages.

The flag represents national unity in a country with over 60 ethnic groups and significant religious diversity.

United States Often referred to as 'Ivory Coast' rather than the official French name 'Côte d'Ivoire'.
Gen_X: Primarily used in formal contexts like news discussions or international relations.
Gen_Z: Used in sports discussions, especially football, and when referencing African music or dance trends from the country.
Older: Limited usage, mostly in formal diplomatic contexts or educational materials.
Millennials: Employed in travel posts, discussions about African politics, or international development topics.

History

1960

Flag adopted at independence from France, reflecting the country's natural resources and aspiration for peace.

National independence movement

2015

Emoji version of flag introduced in Unicode 8.0, enabling digital representation.

Digital internationalization of emoji sets