Flags · Emoji 2.0

Flag: Laos emojiFlag: Laos Emoji

Generally, the 🇱🇦 emoji simply means "Laos." People use it to identify the country or to show they’re thinking about it.

The 🇱🇦 emoji represents the flag of Laos.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+1F1F1 U+1F1E6
Released
2015
Shortcode
:flag-la:
Skin tones
No
U+1F1F1 U+1F1E6Twitter / X
Flag: Laos emoji, Twitter / X design

01 — Meaning

What does the 🇱🇦 Flag: Laos emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, the 🇱🇦 emoji simply means "Laos." People use it to identify the country or to show they’re thinking about it. It's rarely used with a specific hidden meaning. 🇱🇦 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 Laos. People use it to show their love for the country, Southeast Asia, or just to express a connection to Asian culture. It can be used in conversations about travel, food, or the culture of Laos. It's often used in a positive and enthusiastic way.
Also known as

People search for this character under a lot of different names, and the ones we have collected number 2.

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02 — Platforms

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

The character you send is always U+1F1F1. The picture is not: it is redrawn by each system, and the designs below number 5.

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

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

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Pick the notation your language wants. They all resolve to the flag: laos, code point U+1F1F1.

04 — How to type

How to type the 🇱🇦 Flag: Laos emoji

No picker to hand? The flag: laos can be typed straight from the keyboard — the codes for that are below, one per system.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “flag: laos”. 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: laos”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :flag-la: and it converts to 🇱🇦 as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 🇱🇦, in CSS \1F1F1\1F1E6, in JavaScript \u{1F1F1}\u{1F1E6}.
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: Laos 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: Laos emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Flag: Laos emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Flag: Laos emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector Download Flag: Laos emoji, Facebook style Facebook PNG · 64px Download Flag: Laos emoji, OpenMoji style OpenMoji SVG vector

06 — Combinations

Flag: Laos emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around flag: laos 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

Same emoji, different intent depending on who sent it and what came before.

From a girl
When a girl sends you the 🇱🇦 emoji, she's usually just expressing her appreciation for Laos or Southeast Asia in general. It can be a casual way of showing she's interested in the culture or has a connection to it. Don't overthink it – it’s often just a little visual flair.
From a guy
Similar to a girl, a guy sending the 🇱🇦 emoji is likely just showing his interest in Laos or Asia. It's a lighthearted way to reference the country without necessarily intending a deeper meaning. It's often used to show support for a friend or to acknowledge a conversation about travel.
How to reply
If someone sends you 🇱🇦, you could reply with: “Laos is amazing!” 🇱🇦 or “Let’s visit Laos someday!” 🇱🇦🇱🇦 or "I love Laos!" 🇱🇦❤️ or "That's awesome!" 🇱🇦👍
Used in a sentence

08 — Apps

What 🇱🇦 means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

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

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, the 🇱🇦 emoji simply means "Laos." People use it to identify the country or to show they’re thinking about it. 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-la:. 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: Laos

Unicode name: Flag: Laos

Code: U+1F1F1 U+1F1E6 · added 2015

Shortcode: :flag-la:

Generally, the 🇱🇦 emoji simply means "Laos."

🇧🇹 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: Laos emoji came from

It arrived with the 2.0 release of the standard, which dates the flag: laos to 2015.

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

Same character every time — U+1F1F1 U+1F1E6 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: Laos was approved as U+1F1F1 U+1F1E6 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: Laos emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 🇱🇦 Flag: Laos emoji mean?
Generally, the 🇱🇦 emoji simply means "Laos." People use it to identify the country or to show they’re thinking about it. It's rarely used with a specific hidden meaning.
What does 🇱🇦 mean from a girl?
When a girl sends you the 🇱🇦 emoji, she's usually just expressing her appreciation for Laos or Southeast Asia in general. It can be a casual way of showing she's interested in the culture or has a connection to it. Don't overthink it – it’s often just a little visual flair.
What does 🇱🇦 mean from a guy?
Similar to a girl, a guy sending the 🇱🇦 emoji is likely just showing his interest in Laos or Asia. It's a lighthearted way to reference the country without necessarily intending a deeper meaning. It's often used to show support for a friend or to acknowledge a conversation about travel.
How do you reply to the 🇱🇦 emoji?
If someone sends you 🇱🇦, you could reply with: “Laos is amazing!” 🇱🇦 or “Let’s visit Laos someday!” 🇱🇦🇱🇦 or "I love Laos!" 🇱🇦❤️ or "That's awesome!" 🇱🇦👍
What else is the 🇱🇦 emoji called?
Flag: Laos is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “flag emoji”, “lao emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1F1F1 U+1F1E6.
What is the Unicode code for 🇱🇦?
The Flag: Laos emoji is U+1F1F1 U+1F1E6, added in Emoji 2.0 (2015). In HTML you can write it as 🇱🇦, and in CSS as \1F1F1\1F1E6.
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-la: for Slack and Discord.
Does 🇱🇦 look the same on every phone?
No. Flag: Laos is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook and OpenMoji all ship their own artwork for U+1F1F1. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.