How do I create and initialize a map in Go?

This section provides an example of how to create and initialize a map in Go. Maps are a built-in data type in Go that store key-value pairs, making them very useful for various programming tasks.

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        package main

        import "fmt"

        func main() {
            // Creating and initializing a map in Go
            myMap := map[string]int{
                "apple":  5,
                "banana": 10,
                "orange": 7,
            }

            // Printing the map
            fmt.Println(myMap)
        }