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Flag of Curaçao
flæg kyʊ-rə-soʊ
Definitions
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Flags · Nations
Uncommon
The national flag of Curaçao, featuring a blue background with two yellow horizontal stripes and a white five-pointed star in the upper hoist side.
Used to represent Curaçao in international contexts, discussions about travel, or when referencing the country or its culture.
Just booked my vacation to 🇨🇼! Can't wait to visit those beautiful beaches!
Social media post about travel plans
Congratulations to the athletes from 🇨🇼 on their performance at the games!
Sports commentary
Curaçao is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands located in the southern Caribbean Sea, known for its beaches, coral reefs, and Dutch colonial architecture.
Evolution Timeline
2010
Curaçao became a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, adopting its current flag.
Constitutional reform dissolving the Netherlands Antilles
2015
Emoji flag for Curaçao introduced to major platforms, increasing digital representation.
Unicode expansion of regional indicator symbol pairs
Cultural Context
Curaçao is multilingual with Papiamento, Dutch, English, and Spanish commonly spoken, reflected in digital communications from the island.
The flag's blue represents the sea and sky, while the yellow stripes symbolize sunshine. The star represents the island and its people.
Despite being part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Curaçao maintains its own distinct cultural identity, which is expressed through pride in its flag.
Regional Variations
Netherlands
More frequently used and recognized due to the constitutional relationship between the Netherlands and Curaçao.
United States
Generally used when discussing Caribbean vacations or cruise destinations, with lower recognition compared to more frequently visited Caribbean islands.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Primarily used in travel contexts or when discussing international business or retirement destinations.
Gen_Z: Occasionally used when discussing exotic travel destinations or in travel vlogs. Low recognition outside travel contexts.
Older: Limited usage, primarily in formal contexts discussing international relations or geography.
Millennials: Used when sharing Caribbean vacation photos or discussing destination weddings and honeymoons.
Common Combinations
🇨🇼🏖️
Beaches of Curaçao or beach vacation in Curaçao
References Curaçao's famous beaches like Kenepa and Mambo Beach
🇨🇼❤️
Love for Curaçao or Curaçaoan pride
Used by locals, diaspora, or tourists expressing affection for the island
🇨🇼🍹
Curaçao liqueur or cocktails from Curaçao
References the famous blue Curaçao liqueur made from laraha citrus