| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇲 | :U.S._Outlying_Islands: | Flag symbol for the U.S. Outlying Islands | Flags | 1F1FA 1F1F2 | :us_outlying_islands: |
Meaning
The 🇺🇲 emoji displays the flag for the U.S. Outlying Islands, which represent various small territories under U.S. jurisdiction. It is used to identify this specific region in digital text.
Common Uses
- Indicating the U.S. Outlying Islands in conversations about geography or travel.
- Representing U.S. territories other than the mainland states.
- Using in educational or informational contexts related to U.S. regional flags.
- Highlighting connections to remote or lesser-known U.S. territories.
Examples
Visiting the 🇺🇲 soon!Learning about US territories 🇺🇲Flags of U.S. regions: 🇺🇲 🇺🇸 🇵🇷
Related Emojis
- 🇺🇸 U.S. Flag – Represents the United States as a whole.
- 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico – Another U.S. territory flag with distinct design.
- 🌎 Globe showing Americas – Represents regions including U.S. territories.
- 🇬🇺 Guam – A specific U.S. outlying island with its own registry and flag.
Technical Notes
This emoji uses the Unicode regional indicator symbols U+1F1FA and U+1F1F2. It was introduced with other regional flags around Unicode 6.0, approximately 2010. Platform renderings may vary but generally show a unique flag design for the U.S. Outlying Islands.
FAQ
What does the 🇺🇲 emoji mean?
A flag representing the U.S. Outlying Islands territory.
How is the 🇺🇲 emoji used?
To symbolize the U.S. Outlying Islands in geography or territory-related topics.
Does the meaning of the 🇺🇲 emoji change by context?
Its meaning remains consistent as a regional flag but can represent the territory broadly in various discussions.