The Flag: Greece emoji represents the flag of Greece and may appear as the letters GR on some platforms. It is a combination of the π¬ Regional Indicator Symbol Letter G and π· Regional Indicator Symbol Letter R, which are displayed as a single emoji on supported platforms. This emoji was included in Emoji 1.0 in 2015.
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About The Flag
π¬π· The Greek flag is composed of nine equal horizontal stripes of blue and white, with a blue square in the upper left corner containing a white cross.
π΅ The blue color represents the countryβs natural resources and the sea
βͺ The white color represents the purity of the countryβs ideals and the snow-covered mountains
π The white cross represents the Greek Orthodox Church, which is the dominant religion in the country.
π The Greek flag was officially adopted on December 22, 1978 and has not undergone any significant changes since
π¬π· The Greek flag has not been involved in any significant controversies.
Interesting Facts About Greece
1. π Greece has over 6,000 islands with only 227 of them inhabited β making it a great destination for island hopping!
2. ποΈ Greece is home to the Parthenon, one of the most famous ancient monuments in the world.
3. π½ Athens is the capital city and the largest in Greece.
4. π Greece is home to some of the best beaches in Europe, like Elafonisi Beach and Myrtos beach.
5. π½ Greek cuisine is famous around the world for its delicious flavors and traditional dishes such as moussaka and souvlaki.
6. πΏ Greece is the home to many myths and legends, like the stories of Zeus and the Minotaur.
7. π Religion plays a large part in Greek culture and Orthodox Christianity is the main religion practiced in Greece.
8. π¨ The country has an incredibly rich history that can be seen in its art and architecture.
9. π³οΈβπ Greece is very welcoming of the LGBTQ+ community, with many cities hosting Pride events throughout the year.
10. π The Greek culture is known for its vibrant festivals and celebrations, like Apokries and Easter Monday.
11. π Ancient Greek literature has a major influence on modern writing, with many of its authors and poets still widely read today.
12. π€ΈββοΈ Greece is well known for its athletics, having won the most medals in the Olympic Games than any other country.
Emoji Combinations For Greece
1. ποΈπ¬π·β°οΈβοΈ = Exploring the mountains of Greece
2. π΄ππ π¬π· = Eating authentic Greek cuisine
3. πβοΈβ±οΈπ¬π· = Relaxing on the Greek beaches
4. ποΈπ½π¬π·βͺοΈ = Exploring historical sites in Athens
5. π€ΈββοΈποΈπ π¬π· = Competing in the Olympic Games
6. πΏπ¦π±β‘οΈπ¬π· = Telling myths and legends of Greek gods
7. ππ₯οΈβ΅οΈπ¬π· = Island hopping in Greece
8. πββοΈπ€½ββοΈπ§ββοΈπ¬π· = Swimming and watersports along the Greek coast
9. πΊοΈππ¬π·π§ = Exploring the Greek countryside
10. π³οΈβππ€π©ββ€οΈβπ©π¨ββ€οΈβπ¨π¬π· = Celebrating LGBTQ+ rights in Greece
11. π ποΈπ¬π·π = Taking in the breathtaking views of Greece
12. ποΈβ°οΈπ£πΊοΈπ¬π· = Hiking and exploring ancient trails
13. ππ©βπ§π¨βπ¦π₯³π¬π· = Celebrating traditional festivals in Greece
14. πββοΈβ±οΈβοΈπ¬π·β = Enjoying the sun and sea of Greece
15. π₯πΆοΈπ π¬π·π₯ = Savoring traditional Greek dishes
16. ππ€πͺπ¬π·βͺοΈ = Praying in the churches of Greece
17. πβ‘οΈππ©βπ€π¬π· = Experiencing vibrant nightlife in Greece
18. ππ‘π π«π¬π· = Enjoying attractions with family in Greece
19. πΌπΈβοΈππ¬π· = Admiring the wildflowers of Greece
20. π·π€π₯π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦π¬π· = Toasting with friends and family in Greece
21. β€οΈβοΈπβͺοΈπ¬π· = Falling in love in the romantic churches of Greece
22. ποΈπβ°οΈπΊοΈπ¬π· = Trekking and adventuring along the coastlines of Greece
23. π€©ππποΈπ¬π· = Seeing the stunning skylines of Greek cities
24. π€ΈββοΈπ΅ββοΈππ¬π·β° = Getting active in the outdoors of Greece
25. ππ€ππ©βπ«π¬π· = Learning about Greek history from the locals.
Frequently Asked Questions
π¬π· What Flag Is This?
Greece
Codes
Unicode | U+1F1EC |
Platform codes | |
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Trello | :flag-gr: |
JavaScript | U+1F1EC |
PHP | β\xf0\x9f\x87\xac\xf0\x9f\x87\xb7β |
Python | uβ\U0001f1ecβ |
Hex Code | |
Code Point | 1f1ec |
HTML Entity | 🇬 |
UTF-8 | F0 9F 87 AC F0 9F 87 B7 |
UTF-16 | 0xd83cddecd83cddf7 |
UTF-32 | 0x00001F1EC |
Decimal Code | |
Code Point(s) | 127468 |
HTML Entity | 🇬 |
UTF-16 | |
UTF-32 | 127468 |
Octal Code | |
UTF-8 | 260 237 207 254 260 237 207 267 |
Other developer codes | |
PHP | β\xf0\x9f\x87\xac\xf0\x9f\x87\xb7β |
Python | uβ\U0001f1ecβ |