Abstract:
A method and apparatus for displaying a map are provided. The method includes receiving user input for displaying a map, receiving location information regarding surrounding apparatus from each of at least one of the surrounding apparatus using short range wireless communication, in response to the user input, and displaying a message indicating that map may not be viewed when the location information is not received from the surrounding apparatus, determining a position estimation area in which the mobile device may be located based on received location information regarding surrounding apparatus and displaying a map on which the position estimation area is indicated when the location information is received from the surrounding apparatus.