Flag: Guyana emoji meaning
People use it to mark Guyanese identity, celebrate independence day, or tag travel and food posts about Guyana. Example: 'Flying home to Guyana this summer ๐ฌ๐พ' or 'Proud to be Guyanese ๐ฌ๐พ'.
The official Unicode name for ๐ฌ๐พ is flag: Guyana. It belongs to the flags group and the country flags subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as GY, 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 ๐ฌ๐พ 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 ๐ฌ๐พ 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 ๐ฌ๐พ 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 ๐ฌ๐พ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ฌ๐พ 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 ๐ฌ๐พ.
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 ๐ฌ๐พ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "flag" and double-click ๐ฌ๐พ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ฌ๐พ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ฌ๐พ 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.
๐ฌ๐พ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🇬🇾 |
| HTML hex | 🇬🇾 |
CSS content | "\1F1EC\1F1FE" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F1EC}\u{1F1FE}" |
| Python | "\U0001F1EC\U0001F1FE" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%87%AC%F0%9F%87%BE |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :guyana: |
Because ๐ฌ๐พ 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: guyana emoji mean? +
This is the flag of Guyana, used to represent the country, its people, or national pride. Its official Unicode name is "flag: Guyana".
What do the colors on the Guyana flag mean? +
The green stands for forests and agriculture, yellow for mineral wealth, red for zeal and nation building, black for endurance, and white for rivers and water.
When is this flag emoji used most? +
It is commonly used around Guyana's independence day, cultural events, and by people showing pride in their heritage or sharing travel experiences.
How do I get the flag: guyana emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "flag: Guyana". 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 ๐ฌ๐พ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ฌ๐พ? +
The flag: guyana emoji is U+1F1EC 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 ๐ฌ๐พ 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 ๐ฌ๐พ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.