Flag: United Nations emoji meaning
Used in posts about international relations, peacekeeping, human rights, or world news. Common in captions like 'World leaders meet today ๐บ๐ณ' or 'Standing for global peace ๐บ๐ณ'. Rarely used in casual chat since it relates to a specific organization rather than everyday topics.
The official Unicode name for ๐บ๐ณ is flag: United Nations. It belongs to the flags group and the country flags subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as UN, 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 ๐บ๐ณ 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 ๐บ๐ณ 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 ๐บ๐ณ 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 ๐บ๐ณ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐บ๐ณ 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 ๐บ๐ณ.
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 ๐บ๐ณ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "flag" and double-click ๐บ๐ณ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐บ๐ณ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐บ๐ณ 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.
๐บ๐ณ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🇺🇳 |
| HTML hex | 🇺🇳 |
CSS content | "\1F1FA\1F1F3" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F1FA}\u{1F1F3}" |
| Python | "\U0001F1FA\U0001F1F3" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%87%BA%F0%9F%87%B3 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :united_nations: |
Because ๐บ๐ณ 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: united nations emoji mean? +
The flag of the United Nations, used to reference the UN, international cooperation, diplomacy, or global issues. Its official Unicode name is "flag: United Nations".
What does the UN flag emoji stand for? +
It represents the United Nations, an international organization focused on peace, security, and cooperation between countries.
When is the UN flag emoji used online? +
It is mainly used in posts or discussions about international diplomacy, global politics, humanitarian issues, or UN-related events.
How do I get the flag: united nations emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "flag: United Nations". 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 ๐บ๐ณ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐บ๐ณ? +
The flag: united nations emoji is U+1F1FA U+1F1F3. 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 ๐บ๐ณ 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 ๐บ๐ณ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.