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Flag of São Tomé & Príncipe
flæg saʊ ˈtoʊmeɪ ænd ˈprɪnsɪpeɪ
Definitions
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National Symbol · Flag
Very Rare
The national flag of São Tomé and Príncipe, representing the island nation located in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western coast of Central Africa.
Used to represent the country in international contexts, sports events, or when discussing topics related to São Tomé and Príncipe.
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Travel planning on social media
One of Africa's smallest nations, São Tomé and Príncipe gained independence from Portugal in 1975. The flag's colors represent struggle for independence (red), natural resources (green), and peace (yellow).
Evolution Timeline
2015
Emoji flag pack standardization included São Tomé & Príncipe flag in Unicode 8.0 release.
Global push for complete national representation in digital communication.
Cultural Context
São Tomé and Príncipe is one of Africa's smallest and least-known countries, resulting in limited emoji usage outside diplomatic contexts or by citizens/diaspora.
Like many flags of smaller nations, this emoji often displays incorrectly on older systems, appearing as the letters 'S' and 'T' instead of a flag.
Regional Variations
United States
Rarely used except in diplomatic contexts, international sports events, or by the São Tomean diaspora community.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Very limited usage, mostly in professional diplomatic or international business contexts.
Gen_Z: Rarely used except by those with personal connections to the country or international affairs enthusiasts.
Older: Rarely used, with limited recognition of what the flag represents.
Millennials: Minimal usage, primarily in educational contexts or when discussing travel to lesser-known destinations.
Common Combinations
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Islands of São Tomé and Príncipe or tourism there
References the country's status as an island nation and growing tourism destination
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São Tomé and Príncipe coffee
The country is known for producing high-quality cocoa and coffee