| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇴 | British Indian Ocean Territory | Flag of the UK overseas territory in the Indian Ocean | Flags | 1F1EE 1F1F4 | :british_indian_ocean_territory: |
Meaning
The 🇮🇴 emoji depicts the flag of the British Indian Ocean Territory, a UK overseas territory located in the Indian Ocean. It symbolizes this specific geopolitical area, used to represent the territory in digital communication.
Common Uses
- Identifying British Indian Ocean Territory in conversations about geography or politics
- Representing the territory in discussions of travel and locations
- Marking regional information related to the Indian Ocean area
- Indicating nationality or regional affiliation in digital content
Examples
🇮🇴 represents the British Indian Ocean Territory flag.Planning a trip to 🇮🇴 this summer.Details about British territories: 🇮🇴, 🇬🇧, and others.
Related Emojis
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom Flag – Represents the sovereign state responsible for the territory.
- 🌍 Globe Showing Europe-Africa – Connected to global geography including British Indian Ocean Territory.
- 🇲🇷 Mauritania Flag – Neighboring country flags in the wider Indian Ocean region.
Technical Notes
This emoji uses the regional indicator symbols U+1F1EE (I) and U+1F1F4 (O). It was introduced as part of Unicode’s ongoing addition of region flags. Appearance may vary slightly by platform but consistently shows the British Indian Ocean Territory flag.
FAQ
What does the 🇮🇴 emoji mean?
A flag representing the British Indian Ocean Territory, a UK overseas territory.
How is the 🇮🇴 emoji used?
Used to indicate the territory in geography, travel, and regional contexts.
Does the meaning of the 🇮🇴 emoji change by context?
It mainly represents the flag and territory; context may tie it to related regional topics but the meaning remains consistent.