| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇸 | South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands | Flag of the British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean | Flags | 1F1EC 1F1F8 | :South_Georgia_&_South_Sandwich_Islands: |
Meaning
This emoji displays the national flag of South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, a British Overseas Territory located in the southern Atlantic Ocean. It symbolizes the territory’s official identity and is used to represent it in digital communication.
Common Uses
- Representing the South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands in social media and messages.
- Indicating connection to or information about this British Overseas Territory.
- Used by travelers or researchers discussing these remote islands.
- Appearing in listings of flags or geographic content.
- Representing territories in international or regional contexts.
Examples
🇬🇸 Exploring wildlife in South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands.
Flight scheduled to 🇬🇸 territory.
Related Emojis
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom flag, representing the sovereign state of which South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands is a territory.
- 🌍 Globe showing Europe-Africa, to indicate geographic context around the South Atlantic region.
- 🇫🇰 Falkland Islands flag, another British Overseas Territory nearby.
- ❄️ Snowflake, related to the island’s sub-Antarctic climate and environment.
Technical Notes
The emoji consists of two regional indicator symbols: U+1F1EC (G) and U+1F1F8 (S). It was introduced around Unicode 6.0 (2010) with support by most major platforms. Appearance may vary slightly across systems but always resembles the official territory flag. This emoji does not support skin tone modifiers.
FAQ
What does the 🇬🇸 emoji mean?
A flag symbol representing South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, a British Overseas Territory.
How is the 🇬🇸 emoji used?
To indicate the territory itself, related travel, or geographic topics involving these islands.
Does the meaning of the 🇬🇸 emoji change by context?
Generally no; it consistently represents this specific territory and its flag.