Flags · Emoji 2.0

Flag: Botswana emojiFlag: Botswana Emoji

Generally, the Botswana flag emoji just represents the country. People use it to show they’re thinking about Botswana or to add a little bit of African flair to a conversation.

The 🇧🇼 emoji represents the flag of Botswana.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+1F1E7 U+1F1FC
Released
2015
Shortcode
:flag-bw:
Skin tones
No
U+1F1E7 U+1F1FCTwitter / X
Flag: Botswana emoji, Twitter / X design

01 — Meaning

What does the 🇧🇼 Flag: Botswana emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, the Botswana flag emoji just represents the country. People use it to show they’re thinking about Botswana or to add a little bit of African flair to a conversation. It doesn't have a super specific meaning beyond that. 🇧🇼 sits in flag emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way.
Where it comes from
The 🇧🇼 emoji represents the flag of Botswana. People use it to show support for Botswana, its culture, or its people. It’s often used when talking about Africa, particularly Southern Africa. You might see it in conversations about travel, news related to Botswana, or simply to express admiration for the country. It can convey excitement, pride, or just a simple reference.
Also known as

People search for it under a lot of different names. All of these point at the same character.

flag emoji

02 — Platforms

Flag: Botswana emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

Same code on both ends, different drawing on each screen — here is the flag: botswana as 5 vendors ship it.

Flag: Botswana emoji on Apple
AppleiPhone, iPad, macOS
Flag: Botswana emoji on Google
GoogleAndroid, Gmail, Chrome
Flag: Botswana emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / XX, Discord, Twemoji apps
Flag: Botswana emoji on Facebook
FacebookFacebook, Messenger
Flag: Botswana emoji on OpenMoji
OpenMojiOpen-source, design systems

See the whole set the way each system draws it — iPhone emojis, Android emojis, WhatsApp emojis and Discord emojis.

03 — Copy & codes

Flag: Botswana emoji copy and paste

Tap any value to copy it. The emoji itself works everywhere, the escapes are for your code, and the shortcode Slack and Discord expect is :flag-bw:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Pick the notation your language wants. They all resolve to the flag: botswana, code point U+1F1E7.

04 — How to type

How to type the 🇧🇼 Flag: Botswana emoji

Where the emoji key lives on each system — and the codes for when there is no picker at all.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “flag: botswana”. No emoji key? Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
Android
On Gboard tap the smiley key, or long-press the Enter or comma key. On Samsung Keyboard the emoji button sits behind the gear icon.
Windows & Mac
Windows: press Win + . for the emoji panel. Mac: Control + Command + Space. Then type “flag: botswana”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :flag-bw: and it converts to 🇧🇼 as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 🇧🇼, in CSS \1F1E7\1F1FC, in JavaScript \u{1F1E7}\u{1F1FC}.
No picker to hand? The online emoji keyboard works in any browser, and every character on the site is listed on emoji copy and paste.

05 — Download

Flag: Botswana emoji PNG and SVG

Transparent PNG and SVG for thumbnails, decks and design files — one file per vendor, which makes 5. Artwork belongs to whoever drew it, so check the licence before commercial use.

Emoji PNG library →
Download Flag: Botswana emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Flag: Botswana emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Flag: Botswana emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector Download Flag: Botswana emoji, Facebook style Facebook PNG · 64px Download Flag: Botswana emoji, OpenMoji style OpenMoji SVG vector

06 — Combinations

Flag: Botswana emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around flag: botswana for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →
Aesthetic flag: botswana combos
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Mood flag: botswana combos
Flex flag: botswana combos
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Y2K flag: botswana combos

Want two emojis fused into one sticker instead of set side by side? Emoji Kitchen does that for every pair Google has drawn, and there are more ready-made pairs in emoji combinations and aesthetic emoji combos.

07 — In conversation

What 🇧🇼 means from a girl or a guy

The same character carries a different intent depending on the sender and the message before it.

From a girl
If a girl sends you the Botswana flag emoji, it could mean a few things. Often, it’s just a random emoji she likes or finds funny. Sometimes, she might be subtly expressing her love for Africa or a particular interest in Botswana. It’s usually not a deep message, so don’t overthink it.
From a guy
Similar to a girl, if a guy sends you the Botswana flag emoji, it's usually just a casual emoji. He might be referencing Africa in a conversation or just using it because it looks cool. Don't assume he has a strong connection to Botswana.
How to reply
If someone sends you 🇧🇼, you could reply with: "Same 🇧🇼", "Botswana strong 🇧🇼", "You too 🇧🇼", or “Let's go Botswana 🇧🇼”.
Used in a sentence

08 — Apps

What 🇧🇼 means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

One code point, several readings — where the flag: botswana lands changes how it is taken.

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, the Botswana flag emoji just represents the country. People use it to show they’re thinking about Botswana or to add a little bit of African flair to a conversation. In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws 🇧🇼 with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only 🇧🇼 in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :flag-bw:. Discord renders Twemoji, so 🇧🇼 looks different there than on your phone.
Outlook & email
Outlook has no emoji picker on desktop — press Win + . or Control + Command + Space inside the message body, or paste 🇧🇼 from the copy button above.

10 — Difference

🇧🇼 vs 🇦🇫 — what is the difference?

Two emojis that get mixed up constantly. They are different characters with different names.

🇧🇼 Flag: Botswana

Unicode name: Flag: Botswana

Code: U+1F1E7 U+1F1FC · added 2015

Shortcode: :flag-bw:

Generally, the Botswana flag emoji just represents the country.

🇦🇫 Flag: Afghanistan

Unicode name: Flag: Afghanistan

Code: U+1F1E6 U+1F1EB · added 2015

Shortcode: :flag-af:

Generally, it just means “Afghanistan.”

Open 🇦🇫 Flag: Afghanistan →

11 — History

Where the 🇧🇼 Flag: Botswana emoji came from

Approved as part of Emoji 2.0, the flag: botswana has been on phones for years now — counting from its release, 11.

Twitter / XTwemoji
Flag: Botswana emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 14
Twemoji 14
Flag: Botswana emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 15
Twemoji 15
Flag: Botswana emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 16
Twemoji 16
Flag: Botswana emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 17
Twemoji 17

Same character every time — U+1F1E7 U+1F1FC never changed. Only the drawing did, and only because each vendor redraws its own set. Someone on an older phone still sees the older picture.

2015
Added to the standard

Flag: Botswana was approved as U+1F1E7 U+1F1FC and shipped in Emoji 2.0 (2015). Phones usually get new artwork about a year after approval, in a system update.

Today
Drawn 5 different ways

Every vendor keeps its own artwork, so 🇧🇼 is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook, OpenMoji. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

12 — FAQ

Flag: Botswana emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 🇧🇼 Flag: Botswana emoji mean?
Generally, the Botswana flag emoji just represents the country. People use it to show they’re thinking about Botswana or to add a little bit of African flair to a conversation. It doesn't have a super specific meaning beyond that.
What does 🇧🇼 mean from a girl?
If a girl sends you the Botswana flag emoji, it could mean a few things. Often, it’s just a random emoji she likes or finds funny. Sometimes, she might be subtly expressing her love for Africa or a particular interest in Botswana. It’s usually not a deep message, so don’t overthink it.
What does 🇧🇼 mean from a guy?
Similar to a girl, if a guy sends you the Botswana flag emoji, it's usually just a casual emoji. He might be referencing Africa in a conversation or just using it because it looks cool. Don't assume he has a strong connection to Botswana.
How do you reply to the 🇧🇼 emoji?
If someone sends you 🇧🇼, you could reply with: "Same 🇧🇼", "Botswana strong 🇧🇼", "You too 🇧🇼", or “Let's go Botswana 🇧🇼”.
What else is the 🇧🇼 emoji called?
Flag: Botswana is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “flag emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1F1E7 U+1F1FC.
What is the Unicode code for 🇧🇼?
The Flag: Botswana emoji is U+1F1E7 U+1F1FC, added in Emoji 2.0 (2015). In HTML you can write it as 🇧🇼, and in CSS as \1F1E7\1F1FC.
How do I copy and paste the 🇧🇼 emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page — 🇧🇼 goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :flag-bw: for Slack and Discord.
Does 🇧🇼 look the same on every phone?
No. Flag: Botswana is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook and OpenMoji all ship their own artwork for U+1F1E7. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.