Flags · Emoji 2.0

Flag: Kiribati emojiFlag: Kiribati Emoji

Generally, the Kiribati emoji simply represents the country itself. People use it to add context to a conversation about the Pacific, islands, or travel.

The 🇰🇮 emoji represents the flag of Kiribati.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+1F1F0 U+1F1EE
Released
2015
Shortcode
:flag-ki:
Skin tones
No
U+1F1F0 U+1F1EETwitter / X
Flag: Kiribati emoji, Twitter / X design

01 — Meaning

What does the 🇰🇮 Flag: Kiribati emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, the Kiribati emoji simply represents the country itself. People use it to add context to a conversation about the Pacific, islands, or travel. It’s not usually used to convey a specific emotion beyond acknowledging the nation. 🇰🇮 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 Kiribati. It’s used to show support for the country and its people. You might see it when talking about the Pacific Ocean, islands, or Oceania. It can also express excitement or pride about Kiribati’s location and culture. Basically, it’s a way to show you’re thinking about this small island nation.
Also known as

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

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02 — Platforms

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

The character is always U+1F1F0 — but every vendor draws it their own way. This is what your flag: kiribati looks like to the person on the other side.

Flag: Kiribati emoji on Apple
AppleiPhone, iPad, macOS
Flag: Kiribati emoji on Google
GoogleAndroid, Gmail, Chrome
Flag: Kiribati emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / XX, Discord, Twemoji apps
Flag: Kiribati emoji on Facebook
FacebookFacebook, Messenger
Flag: Kiribati 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: Kiribati emoji copy and paste

Everything here is the same character in different notation — including the shortcode chat apps know it by, :flag-ki:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Pick the notation your language wants. They all resolve to the flag: kiribati, code point U+1F1F0.

04 — How to type

How to type the 🇰🇮 Flag: Kiribati emoji

Every system hides the emoji key somewhere else. Here is where, plus the raw codes for U+1F1F0 when there is no key at all.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “flag: kiribati”. 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: kiribati”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :flag-ki: and it converts to 🇰🇮 as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 🇰🇮, in CSS \1F1F0\1F1EE, in JavaScript \u{1F1F0}\u{1F1EE}.
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: Kiribati emoji PNG and SVG

Grab the flag: kiribati as transparent PNG or SVG. Each system ships its own drawing, and the licence stays with the vendor, all 5 of them.

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

06 — Combinations

Flag: Kiribati emoji combinations

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

All combinations →
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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 🇰🇮 emoji, she could be expressing genuine interest in Kiribati – maybe she's learning about it, has visited, or just finds the country fascinating. Sometimes, it’s just a random emoji she likes, so don’t overthink it too much!
From a guy
If a guy sends you the 🇰🇮 emoji, it could mean he's referencing a conversation about the ocean, islands, or geography. Like the girl, it could also simply be a random emoji he’s using.
How to reply
If someone sends you 🇰🇮, you could reply with: “That’s amazing! 🤩”, “Beautiful place! 🏝️”, “Sending good vibes! ☀️”, “I love Kiribati! 💙”.
Used in a sentence

08 — Apps

What 🇰🇮 means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

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

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, the Kiribati emoji simply represents the country itself. People use it to add context to a conversation about the Pacific, islands, or travel. 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-ki:. 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: Kiribati

Unicode name: Flag: Kiribati

Code: U+1F1F0 U+1F1EE · added 2015

Shortcode: :flag-ki:

Generally, the Kiribati emoji simply represents the country itself.

🇧🇹 Flag: Bhutan

Unicode name: Flag: Bhutan

Code: U+1F1E7 U+1F1F9 · added 2015

Shortcode: :flag-bt:

Generally, when someone uses the 🇧🇹 emoji, they’re simply referencing the flag of Bhutan.

Open 🇧🇹 Flag: Bhutan →

11 — History

Where the 🇰🇮 Flag: Kiribati emoji came from

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

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

Same character every time — U+1F1F0 U+1F1EE 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: Kiribati was approved as U+1F1F0 U+1F1EE 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: Kiribati emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 🇰🇮 Flag: Kiribati emoji mean?
Generally, the Kiribati emoji simply represents the country itself. People use it to add context to a conversation about the Pacific, islands, or travel. It’s not usually used to convey a specific emotion beyond acknowledging the nation.
What does 🇰🇮 mean from a girl?
If a girl sends you the 🇰🇮 emoji, she could be expressing genuine interest in Kiribati – maybe she's learning about it, has visited, or just finds the country fascinating. Sometimes, it’s just a random emoji she likes, so don’t overthink it too much!
What does 🇰🇮 mean from a guy?
If a guy sends you the 🇰🇮 emoji, it could mean he's referencing a conversation about the ocean, islands, or geography. Like the girl, it could also simply be a random emoji he’s using.
How do you reply to the 🇰🇮 emoji?
If someone sends you 🇰🇮, you could reply with: “That’s amazing! 🤩”, “Beautiful place! 🏝️”, “Sending good vibes! ☀️”, “I love Kiribati! 💙”.
What else is the 🇰🇮 emoji called?
Flag: Kiribati is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “flag emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1F1F0 U+1F1EE.
What is the Unicode code for 🇰🇮?
The Flag: Kiribati emoji is U+1F1F0 U+1F1EE, added in Emoji 2.0 (2015). In HTML you can write it as 🇰🇮, and in CSS as \1F1F0\1F1EE.
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-ki: for Slack and Discord.
Does 🇰🇮 look the same on every phone?
No. Flag: Kiribati is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook and OpenMoji all ship their own artwork for U+1F1F0. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.