Flag: Laos emoji meaning
Mostly used when posting about Laos, travel there, Lao heritage, or national holidays. Example: 'Finally visiting Vientiane next month ๐ฑ๐ฆ' or 'Proud of my Lao roots ๐ฑ๐ฆ'.
The official Unicode name for ๐ฑ๐ฆ is flag: Laos. It belongs to the flags group and the country flags subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as LA, 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 ๐ฑ๐ฆ 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 ๐ฑ๐ฆ 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 ๐ฑ๐ฆ 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 ๐ฑ๐ฆ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ฑ๐ฆ 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 ๐ฑ๐ฆ.
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 ๐ฑ๐ฆ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "flag" and double-click ๐ฑ๐ฆ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ฑ๐ฆ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ฑ๐ฆ 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.
๐ฑ๐ฆ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🇱🇦 |
| HTML hex | 🇱🇦 |
CSS content | "\1F1F1\1F1E6" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F1F1}\u{1F1E6}" |
| Python | "\U0001F1F1\U0001F1E6" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%87%B1%F0%9F%87%A6 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :laos: |
Because ๐ฑ๐ฆ 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: laos emoji mean? +
This is the flag of Laos, used to represent the country, its people, or Lao culture and pride. Its official Unicode name is "flag: Laos".
What does the Laos flag emoji stand for? +
It represents the nation of Laos, often used to show national pride, heritage, or connection to the country.
When do people use the Laos flag emoji? +
It is commonly used in posts about travel, cultural events, sports, or celebrating Lao identity and holidays.
How do I get the flag: laos emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "flag: Laos". 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 ๐ฑ๐ฆ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ฑ๐ฆ? +
The flag: laos emoji is U+1F1F1 U+1F1E6. 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 ๐ฑ๐ฆ 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 ๐ฑ๐ฆ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.