Flag: Zambia emoji meaning
The official Unicode name for ๐ฟ๐ฒ is flag: Zambia. It belongs to the flags group and the country flags subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as ZM, 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 ๐ฟ๐ฒ 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 ๐ฟ๐ฒ 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 ๐ฟ๐ฒ 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 ๐ฟ๐ฒ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ฟ๐ฒ 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 ๐ฟ๐ฒ.
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 ๐ฟ๐ฒ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "flag" and double-click ๐ฟ๐ฒ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ฟ๐ฒ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ฟ๐ฒ 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.
๐ฟ๐ฒ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🇿🇲 |
| HTML hex | 🇿🇲 |
CSS content | "\1F1FF\1F1F2" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F1FF}\u{1F1F2}" |
| Python | "\U0001F1FF\U0001F1F2" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%87%BF%F0%9F%87%B2 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :zambia: |
Because ๐ฟ๐ฒ 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: zambia emoji mean? +
๐ฟ๐ฒ is the "flag: Zambia" emoji from the flags group of the Unicode emoji standard. It is commonly used for ZM, flag. Its meaning in a message depends on context, but the name and keywords are the standard ones.
How do I get the flag: zambia emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "flag: Zambia". 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 ๐ฟ๐ฒ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ฟ๐ฒ? +
The flag: zambia emoji is U+1F1FF U+1F1F2. 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 ๐ฟ๐ฒ 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 ๐ฟ๐ฒ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.