Shatt al-Arab
The broad waterway formed by the Tigris and Euphrates runs along the city's eastern edge, a wide, steady line that anchors the entire composition.
Minimalist map poster · Iraq
Basrah Map Poster & Print
30.5085° N / 47.7804° E
A river port along the Shatt al-Arab, threaded by old canals and edged by wide groves of date palms
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Basrah in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Basrah, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Basrah at home
The map
About this Basrah map poster
Basrah lies on the Shatt al-Arab, the waterway formed where the Tigris and the Euphrates join upstream at Qurna. On the map, the river runs along the eastern side of the city toward the Gulf, and a network of canals branches off it through the urban area, which once earned Basrah the nickname the Venice of the East. Palm groves line the banks beyond the city.
Founded in 636 as a garrison town, Basrah became one of the great cities of the early Islamic world, known for its scholars and particularly for the school of Arabic grammar that developed here. It is also associated with the tales of Sinbad the Sailor, who set out on his voyages from its port, according to the stories.
A Basrah map poster traces the Shatt al-Arab, the canals and the pattern of streets between them, with the corniche following the river through the centre. Today Basrah is Iraq's main port city and a centre of its oil industry, but on the map it remains what it has always been: a city shaped by rivers, water and trade.
- Population
- 1.3 million
- Coordinates
- 30.5085° N / 47.7804° E
- Elevation
- 4 m
- Time zone
- Baghdad
- Region
- Basrah, Iraq
The canals
Canals branch off the river and wind through the city, fine lines of water that recall the network behind Basrah's old nickname, the Venice of the East.
Palm groves
Beyond the built-up area, date palm groves follow the riverbanks. On the map they appear as a softer, more open texture framing the dense streets of the city.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Basrah
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Basrah
A map that means something
Basrah is a map for Iraqis at home and abroad, for those who have worked in its port and oil fields and for anyone who knows the city from literature and history. Its river and canals give the poster a strong and immediately readable structure.
Add a title in Arabic or English, a subtitle with a date or family name, and edit the coordinates line. Choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Sand reflects the colours of the southern plain and the river.
Order the Basrah posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Basrah map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Basrah poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Basrah poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Basrah poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Basrah poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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