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world map
Unicode: 1F5FA
Description
A map of the world, typically showing continents in green or blue, often with lines of longitude and latitude. It may also include ocean areas.
Group:
Travel & Places > place-map
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Typically represents global concepts, international events, travel, geography, and general awareness of the world.
Backstory
The World Map emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It visually represents the Earth's surface and is a fundamental symbol for global communication and travel.
Usage Examples
- Talking about global news: 'Did you see the latest events around the world? 🗺️'
- Planning international travel: 'Where should I go for my next adventure? 🗺️'
- Discussing geography: 'Studying the different continents 🗺️'
- Expressing a broad perspective: 'Thinking about the big picture 🗺️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used for global news, travel plans, international relations, or simply indicating a worldwide scope.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage, often appearing in contexts related to international exchange, diplomacy, or expressing a broad perspective.