world map
Unicode: 1F5FA FE0F
Description
A dark blue globe or spherical Earth with the continents of Africa and Europe clearly visible, featuring a gridded surface representing lines of longitude and latitude.
Group:
Travel & Places > place-map
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents the Earth, global perspective, international matters, or a sense of peace and unity. Can also imply travel, communication across borders, or environmental awareness.
Backstory
This emoji was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015. It represents a common digital icon for the planet Earth, essential for expressing global concepts.
Usage Examples
- Discussing global warming: 'We need to protect our planet 1F5FA FE0F.'
- Talking about international news: 'Big events happening around the 1F5FA FE0F.'
- Expressing a desire to travel: 'I want to see the whole 1F5FA FE0F.'
- Referring to worldwide reach: 'Our product is available across the 1F5FA FE0F.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used to denote global issues, world news, travel, or a sense of connectivity.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often appearing in contexts of international communication, global events, or expressing a desire for worldwide understanding.