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Flag of Mauritania
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Definitions
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National Symbol Β· Flag
Uncommon
The national flag of Mauritania, featuring green background with a gold crescent moon and star. Represents the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in Northwest Africa.
Used to represent Mauritanian nationality, culture, or in discussions about the country.
Looking forward to visiting π²π· next month for work!
Travel discussion on Twitter
Congratulations to our student from π²π· for winning the international essay competition!
University social media post
Adopted in 2017, replacing a previous design. The green symbolizes Islam, while the crescent and star are traditional Islamic symbols.
Evolution Timeline
2017
Mauritania adopted a new flag design, adding red stripes to represent sacrifice for the nation.
National referendum on constitutional changes
2018
Emoji platforms updated to reflect the new flag design with red stripes.
Unicode Consortium flag updates following official design change
Cultural Context
Mauritania gained independence from France in 1960. The flag reflects the nation's Islamic identity and African heritage.
As one of the least-known African nations in Western discourse, the flag emoji sees limited usage outside diplomatic contexts or international events.
Regional Variations
United States
Rarely used in everyday communication; primarily appears in diplomatic contexts or international sports events.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Limited usage primarily in formal contexts like news reporting or international relations.
Gen_Z: Rarely used except by those with direct connections to Mauritania or in educational contexts about African nations.
Older: Rarely used; may be unfamiliar to many older users outside diplomatic or academic fields.
Millennials: Occasionally used in travel posts, international affairs discussions, or educational content about Africa.
Common Combinations
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Mauritanian desert or Sahara regions within Mauritania
References Mauritania's geography, which is predominantly desert
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Mauritanian desert culture or nomadic traditions
References traditional Mauritanian Bedouin lifestyle