π§π― Flag: Benin emoji meaning
π§π― is the flag of Benin, a country in West Africa, used to show Beninese pride, nationality, travel or support for its sports teams. The Apple artwork shows a green vertical band on the left with a yellow band above a red band.
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What π§π― means
People use π§π― when they are from Benin, live there, travel to cities like Cotonou or Porto-Novo, or cheer for the national football team. It also appears around Independence Day on August 1 and in posts about Beninese food, music and culture.
π§π― How people use it
- Showing Beninese nationality or heritage
- Cheering for Benin in football
- Sharing a trip to Benin
- Celebrating Independence Day on August 1
Example messages
Just landed in Cotonou π§π―βοΈ
Proud to be Beninese π§π―β€οΈ
Let's go Cheetahs π§π―β½
Happy Independence Day Benin π§π―
Common π§π― combinations
- π§π―β€οΈLove for Benin
- π§π―β½Supporting Benin's football team
- βοΈπ§π―Travelling to Benin
π§π― vs similar emojis
| π§π― vs π²π± | π²π± Mali uses green, yellow and red in three vertical stripes, while Benin has one vertical green band and two horizontal bands. |
|---|---|
| π§π― vs π¬π | π¬π Ghana has red, yellow and green horizontal stripes with a black star in the middle. |
Emoji details
| Name | flag: Benin |
|---|---|
| Codepoints | U+1F1E7 U+1F1EF |
| Category | Flags |
| Keywords | BJ, flag |
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FAQ
What does the π§π― flag: Benin emoji mean?
π§π― is the flag of Benin, a country in West Africa, used to show Beninese pride, nationality, travel or support for its sports teams. The Apple artwork shows a green vertical band on the left with a yellow band above a red band.
Which country is π§π―?
π§π― is Benin, a West African country between Togo and Nigeria. Its capital is Porto-Novo and its largest city is Cotonou.
What do the colours of the π§π― flag mean?
Green is usually said to stand for hope, yellow for the country's wealth and red for the courage of its ancestors. Together they are also seen as pan-African colours.
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