Desert emoji meaning

The desert emoji is a symbol of a barren, dry, and often sandy landscape, typically found in arid regions of the world. It can be used to represent the physical characteristics of a desert, or to convey a sense of isolation or desolation. It may also be used to indicate a vacation or recreational activity in a desert location, or to express a preference for dry, warm climates. The emoji features a sandy, yellow-brown landscape with a few small plants or shrubs scattered about. It is typically depicted in a flat, two-dimensional style, with a clear blue sky in the background.

The desert emoji was approved in Unicode 7.0 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/11052