flag Ascension Island Emoji
๐ฆ๐จ ยท U+1F1E6 U+1F1E8 ยท Emoji 2.0
What does the flag Ascension Island emoji mean?
When discussing travel, geography, or cultural identity, the ๐ฆ๐ฆ flag is not the one that comes to mind, but rather when specifically referencing the South Atlantic Ocean, the ๐ฆ๐จ flag represents Ascension Island, a British overseas territory known for its strategic military base and unique wildlife. This flag is a direct representation of the island's national symbol, used to signify affiliation or location. Figuratively, it may be used to express a connection to the island or its community, while in slang, it is rarely used due to the island's relatively low profile. The ๐ฆ๐จ flag is also used to represent the island in international contexts, such as sports and diplomacy.
flag Ascension Island emoji examples
- just got back from ascension island ๐ฆ๐จ and i'm already missing the beaches
- did you know that ascension island ๐ฆ๐จ has a population of less than 1000 people
How to copy the flag Ascension Island emoji
To use the flag Ascension Island emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F1E6 U+1F1E8), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
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How the flag Ascension Island emoji looks on your device and in the openly licensed sets that include it (Twitter / X (Twemoji), OpenMoji). See image credits.


flag Ascension Island Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ฆ๐จ |
| Name | flag Ascension Island |
| Category | Flags |
| Codepoints | U+1F1E6 U+1F1E8 |
| Shortcode | :ascension_island: |
| Sources | Unicode emoji list ยท codepoints.net |
| Emoji version | 2.0 (2015) |
flag Ascension Island Emoji FAQ
It is U+1F1E6 U+1F1E8, added in Emoji 2.0 (2015). On GitHub, Slack and Discord you can type it as :ascension_island:.
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