Flag: Sint Maarten emoji meaning
The official Unicode name for ๐ธ๐ฝ is flag: Sint Maarten. It belongs to the flags group and the country flags subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as SX, 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 ๐ธ๐ฝ 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 ๐ธ๐ฝ 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 ๐ธ๐ฝ 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 ๐ธ๐ฝ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ธ๐ฝ 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 ๐ธ๐ฝ.
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 ๐ธ๐ฝ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "flag" and double-click ๐ธ๐ฝ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ธ๐ฝ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ธ๐ฝ 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.
๐ธ๐ฝ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🇸🇽 |
| HTML hex | 🇸🇽 |
CSS content | "\1F1F8\1F1FD" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F1F8}\u{1F1FD}" |
| Python | "\U0001F1F8\U0001F1FD" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%87%B8%F0%9F%87%BD |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :sint_maarten: |
Because ๐ธ๐ฝ 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: sint maarten emoji mean? +
๐ธ๐ฝ is the "flag: Sint Maarten" emoji from the flags group of the Unicode emoji standard. It is commonly used for SX, flag. Its meaning in a message depends on context, but the name and keywords are the standard ones.
How do I get the flag: sint maarten emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "flag: Sint Maarten". 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 ๐ธ๐ฝ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ธ๐ฝ? +
The flag: sint maarten emoji is U+1F1F8 U+1F1FD. 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 ๐ธ๐ฝ 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 ๐ธ๐ฝ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.