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Flag of Maldives
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Definitions
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Geography Β· National Symbol
Common
The national flag of the Republic of Maldives, featuring a green rectangle with a white crescent moon, centered on a red background.
Used to represent the Maldives in international contexts, tourism discussions, and when referencing the country or its culture.
Just booked our honeymoon to the Maldives π²π» Can't wait for those pristine beaches!
Social media vacation announcement
Congratulations to our athletes from π²π» on their performance at the games!
Sports commentary
The green represents peace and the Islamic faith, red symbolizes the bloodshed of national heroes, and the crescent represents Islam.
Evolution Timeline
2015
Emoji added to Unicode 8.0 as part of the complete set of country flags.
Standardization of national flag emojis across digital platforms.
2018
Increased usage in climate change discussions as Maldives faces existential threat from rising sea levels.
Growing awareness of climate change impacts on low-lying island nations.
Cultural Context
The Maldives consists of 26 atolls in the Indian Ocean, making it the world's lowest-lying country and particularly vulnerable to climate change and rising sea levels.
Often used in travel influencer content showcasing luxury overwater bungalows, which have become synonymous with Maldivian tourism.
While primarily used in tourism contexts, the flag also appears in climate activism as the Maldives faces existential threats from rising sea levels.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Often used in travel contexts as the Maldives is a popular luxury holiday destination for British tourists.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Used practically in travel planning discussions and vacation photos on Facebook.
Gen_Z: Used in aspirational travel content and bucket lists on TikTok and Instagram, often with luxury travel hashtags.
Older: Less frequently used, but may appear in formal travel discussions or factual references to the country.
Millennials: Frequently used when sharing honeymoon photos or luxury vacation experiences on Instagram and Facebook.
Common Combinations
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Maldivian islands or beaches, often in travel contexts.
Highlights the Maldives' famous tropical island geography and tourism appeal.
π²π»πββοΈ
Swimming or water activities in the Maldives.
References the popular water-based tourism activities in the Maldives.
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Tropical paradise of the Maldives.
Emphasizes the palm-lined beaches that feature in tourism marketing.