Flag: Belarus emoji meaning
Used when discussing Belarus, its culture, travel, or events, or by people expressing national pride. Common in captions like 'Visiting family in Minsk ๐ง๐พ' or 'Proud to be Belarusian ๐ง๐พ'.
The official Unicode name for ๐ง๐พ is flag: Belarus. It belongs to the flags group and the country flags subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as BY, flag.
Flag emoji are built from two regional indicator letters, so the flag artwork is drawn by the device. Some platforms, notably Windows, show the two letters instead of a flag.
How to get ๐ง๐พ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type flag.
- Tap ๐ง๐พ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings โ General โ Keyboard โ Keyboards โ Add New Keyboard โ Emoji.
How to get ๐ง๐พ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "flag". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐ง๐พ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ง๐พ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "flag" and click ๐ง๐พ.
Windows does not draw country flags. It shows the two regional indicator letters instead, even though the character is correct and will display as a flag on other devices.
How to type ๐ง๐พ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "flag" and double-click ๐ง๐พ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ง๐พ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ง๐พ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert โ Emoji. In Word, Insert โ Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
๐ง๐พ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🇧🇾 |
| HTML hex | 🇧🇾 |
CSS content | "\1F1E7\1F1FE" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F1E7}\u{1F1FE}" |
| Python | "\U0001F1E7\U0001F1FE" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%87%A7%F0%9F%87%BE |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :belarus: |
Because ๐ง๐พ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the flag: belarus emoji mean? +
The flag of Belarus, used to represent the country, its people, or national identity in messages and posts. Its official Unicode name is "flag: Belarus".
What does the Belarus flag emoji stand for? +
It represents the country of Belarus, its government, culture, or citizens in a text or post.
When do people use the Belarus flag emoji? +
It is used in posts about Belarusian news, sports, travel, or heritage, often alongside other flags when comparing countries.
How do I get the flag: belarus emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "flag: Belarus". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ๐ง๐พ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ง๐พ? +
The flag: belarus emoji is U+1F1E7 U+1F1FE. It is a sequence of more than one code point, which is why it may display as separate symbols on older devices. In HTML use 🇧🇾.
Why does ๐ง๐พ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ๐ง๐พ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.