Subgroups
Total 11 subgroups sorted by CLDR order.
place-map
CLDR #1 · Emoji count: 7
Fully-qualified
Version E11.0
1F9ED
compass
Represents direction, guidance, and exploration. It’s often used when talking about finding your path in life, making decisions, or traveling somewhere new.
Travel & Places / place-map
Fully-qualified
Version E0.7
1F30E
globe showing Americas
Represents the Western Hemisphere, mainly North and South America. It’s used for topics like travel, global issues, or to show connection with the Americas. Sometimes it hints at a U.S.-centered or Western perspective in global conversations.
Travel & Places / place-map
Fully-qualified
Version E0.6
1F30F
globe showing Asia-Australia
Used to talk about the Eastern Hemisphere, including Asia, Australia, and nearby regions. It can also express global awareness from an Asian perspective, often appearing in messages about travel, geography, international culture, or time zones.
Travel & Places / place-map
Fully-qualified
Version E0.7
1F30D
globe showing Europe-Africa
Represents the Eastern and Western Hemispheres centered on Europe and Africa. It is used when talking about Europe-related topics, travel, or a more “middle of the world” perspective. While 🌎 focuses on the Americas and 🌏 highlights Asia and Oceania, 🌍 feels the most balanced and often appears in news, environmental, or global unity posts.
Travel & Places / place-map
Fully-qualified
Version E1.0
1F310
globe with meridians
Represents the whole Earth in a neutral, digital, or networked sense — more about the internet or global connectivity than geography. It’s what people use when saying “worldwide,” “online,” or “across the globe.”
Travel & Places / place-map
Fully-qualified
Version E0.6
1F5FE
map of Japan
Represents Japan’s shape or territory, and by extension anything closely connected to the country, such as its culture, travel, or national identity. 🗾 is often noted as the only country-specific map emoji in the current Unicode set. A commonly cited explanation points to emoji’s origins in Japan: early Japanese mobile carrier sets included several Japan-centric icons and this map was already familiar. When Unicode later standardized emojis, it appears to have preserved this legacy item rather than creating map emojis for every country, although no single, definitive rationale has been published.
Travel & Places / place-map
place-geographic
CLDR #2 · Emoji count: 10
Fully-qualified
Version E0.7
1F3D6 FE0F
beach with umbrella
Represents a sunny beach scene, often used for vacations, relaxation, summer, and leisure. Evokes feelings of freedom, warmth, and escape from daily stress. Commonly paired with ☀️ or 🌴.
Travel & Places / place-geographic
Fully-qualified
Version E0.7
1F3D5 FE0F
camping
Shows a campsite with a tent under the night sky, often surrounded by trees or mountains. It represents outdoor life, camping trips, or taking a break from busy routines. It can also symbolize getting away from it all, unplugging from technology and finding peace in nature.
Travel & Places / place-geographic
Fully-qualified
Version E0.7
1F3DC FE0F
desert
Hot, arid landscapes and wide open dunes.
Travel & Places / place-geographic
Fully-qualified
Version E0.7
1F3DD FE0F
desert island
Remote island escape and castaway vibes.
Travel & Places / place-geographic
Fully-qualified
Version E17.0
1F6D8
landslide
Represents falling debris caused by a landslide or similar natural disaster. Refers to earth, rocks, or snow collapsing and moving downward on a slope, often associated with danger, instability, and environmental destruction. Commonly used when talking about landslides, avalanches, or disaster-related warnings and events.
Travel & Places / place-geographic
Fully-qualified
Version E0.7
26F0 FE0F
mountain
Mountains and hiking, a scenic peak or tough climb.
Travel & Places / place-geographic
place-building
CLDR #3 · Emoji count: 27
Fully-qualified
Version E0.6
1F3E6
bank
Banking, money matters, savings, and finance errands.
Travel & Places / place-building
Fully-qualified
Version E11.0
1F9F1
brick
Represents a brick or brick wall, used for construction, renovation, or cityscape themes. Figuratively, it can symbolize something strong and solid, or occasionally a barrier or heavy burden.
Travel & Places / place-building
Fully-qualified
Version E0.7
1F3D7 FE0F
building construction
Work in progress, construction sites, and projects under development.
Travel & Places / place-building
Fully-qualified
Version E0.6
1F3F0
castle
🏰 This emoji shows a storybook-style castle with a tall central tower above an arched entrance, plus two side turrets on the left and right. It represents a castle, fortress, or palace-like building, often evoking a European fairy-tale or medieval atmosphere.
Travel & Places / place-building
Fully-qualified
Version E0.7
1F3DB FE0F
classical building
Museums, courts, or civic halls; a symbol of culture, law, or academia.
Travel & Places / place-building
Fully-qualified
Version E0.6
1F3EA
convenience store
Late‑night snacks and quick buys at a 24/7 store.
Travel & Places / place-building