Flag: South Sudan emoji meaning
Used by people posting about South Sudan, its independence, sports teams, or heritage. Example: 'Proud to be South Sudanese ๐ธ๐ธ' or 'Cheering for our team at the tournament ๐ธ๐ธ'.
The official Unicode name for ๐ธ๐ธ is flag: South Sudan. It belongs to the flags group and the country flags subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as SS, 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 ๐ธ๐ธ 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 ๐ธ๐ธ 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 ๐ธ๐ธ 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 ๐ธ๐ธ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ธ๐ธ 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 ๐ธ๐ธ.
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 ๐ธ๐ธ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "flag" and double-click ๐ธ๐ธ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ธ๐ธ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ธ๐ธ 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.
๐ธ๐ธ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🇸🇸 |
| HTML hex | 🇸🇸 |
CSS content | "\1F1F8\1F1F8" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F1F8}\u{1F1F8}" |
| Python | "\U0001F1F8\U0001F1F8" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%87%B8%F0%9F%87%B8 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :south_sudan: |
Because ๐ธ๐ธ 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: south sudan emoji mean? +
The flag of South Sudan, used to represent the country, its people, culture, or national pride. Its official Unicode name is "flag: South Sudan".
What do the colors on the South Sudan flag mean? +
The flag's colors represent the people, land, struggle for freedom, peace, and the Nile River, with a blue star for unity.
When is this flag emoji commonly used? +
It's often used on South Sudan's independence day, during sports events, or by people sharing their national identity online.
How do I get the flag: south sudan emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "flag: South Sudan". 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 ๐ธ๐ธ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ธ๐ธ? +
The flag: south sudan emoji is U+1F1F8 U+1F1F8. 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 ๐ธ๐ธ 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 ๐ธ๐ธ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.