The old ksar
The historic ksar stands on a hill above the oasis, a compact fortified settlement whose tight outline is visible above the newer town.
Minimalist map poster · Algeria
El Menia Map Poster & Print
30.5756° N / 2.8842° E
A Saharan oasis town where palm groves and an old hilltop ksar sit among open desert and dunes
- 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
El Menia 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 El Menia, 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
El Menia at home
The map
About this El Menia map poster
El Menia, known for a long time as El Goléa, is an oasis town in the Algerian Sahara and, since 2019, the capital of its own province. From above, the town is a green island in the desert: a band of palm groves and gardens, streets and houses around them, and wide open ground stretching away on every side.
The oldest part of the settlement is the ksar, a fortified village on a rocky hill that overlooks the oasis. Below it, the town grew outward with newer streets laid out more regularly. Water from underground sources has long made cultivation possible here, and the geometry of irrigated plots shows clearly on the map.
An El Menia map poster emphasises this contrast between concentrated life and empty space. The palm groves, the grid of newer streets and the desert beyond give it a sparse, striking composition, suited to someone who knows the silence of the Sahara.
- Population
- 57,000
- Coordinates
- 30.5756° N / 2.8842° E
- Elevation
- 423 m
- Time zone
- Algiers
- Region
- El Menia, Algeria
Palm groves
Irrigated palm groves and gardens form the green heart of the oasis, appearing on the map as a band of small plots and paths.
Open desert
Beyond the oasis, the Sahara leaves wide areas of the map almost empty, giving the poster space and a clear sense of isolation.
Make it yours
Frame your part of El Menia
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 El Menia
A map that means something
An oasis is the purest example of a map defined by its surroundings, and El Menia's shape makes a calm, spacious print. It suits people from the town and travellers who crossed the Algerian Sahara.
You can write your own title and subtitle, keep or edit the coordinates line, and choose Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The warm Sand style fits a desert place particularly well.
Order the El Menia 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.
El Menia map poster — FAQ
How do I order the El Menia 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 El Menia 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 El Menia 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 El Menia 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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