๐บ๐ฒ
Flag: U.S. Outlying Islands
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Definitions
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Geographic ยท Flag
very rare
Represents the U.S. Outlying Islands, a collection of small, mostly uninhabited islands and atolls in the Pacific Ocean under U.S. jurisdiction.
Rarely used in everyday communication. Mostly appears in geographical contexts, official documents, or specialized discussions.
Did you know ๐บ๐ฒ represents U.S. minor outlying territories, not the mainland United States?
Educational Twitter post
These territories have limited recognition in popular culture and the emoji sees minimal usage compared to major national flags.
Evolution Timeline
2015
Added to Unicode 8.0 as part of the initial set of regional flag emojis based on ISO country codes.
Standardization of world flags in digital communication
Cultural Context
Represents territories that are politically significant but culturally obscure to most people, including many Americans.
One of the least used flag emojis, often appearing by mistake when users attempt to type the U.S. flag.
Regional Variations
United States
Often confused with the U.S. flag emoji (๐บ๐ธ) by American users who may not recognize the distinction between mainland U.S. and outlying territories.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Low awareness; might be used in professional contexts related to geography or politics.
Gen_Z: Virtually unknown; rarely used intentionally except by geography enthusiasts or in educational contexts.
Older: Rarely recognized or used; might be confused with the standard U.S. flag emoji.
Millennials: Minimal recognition; occasionally used in political discussions about U.S. territories.
Common Combinations
๐บ๐ฒ๐๏ธ
Specifically references the island territories represented by this flag.
Used in educational or geographical contexts to highlight these remote territories.
๐บ๐ฒ๐บ๐ธ
Distinguishing between mainland U.S. and its outlying territories.
Used in political discussions about U.S. territorial status and governance.