Phosphate railway
Rail lines serving the phosphate industry run through and around the town, forming long straight strokes that tie the map together.
Minimalist map poster · Tunisia
Metlaoui Map Poster & Print
34.3208° N / 8.4016° E
A mining town at the foot of bare ridges, where railway lines lead into the Selja gorge
- 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
Metlaoui 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 Metlaoui, 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
Metlaoui at home
The map
About this Metlaoui map poster
Metlaoui lies in the Gafsa region of south-western Tunisia, at the edge of the mountains where the steppe gives way to desert. It grew as a mining town after phosphate deposits were discovered here in the late nineteenth century, and its map still reflects that working origin.
Railway lines and industrial sites sit alongside the residential streets, and the town is laid out on relatively open ground beneath dry, rocky ridges. To the west the land rises and folds into the Selja gorge, a narrow canyon through which the mining railway threads its way.
The line through the gorge is known to visitors for the Lézard Rouge, a historic train that has carried tourists through the canyon. A Metlaoui map poster brings together the geometry of a company town and the sharp relief of the landscape that surrounds it.
- Population
- 39,000
- Coordinates
- 34.3208° N / 8.4016° E
- Elevation
- 223 m
- Time zone
- Tunis
- Region
- Metlaoui, Tunisia
Selja gorge
West of town the railway enters the Selja gorge, a narrow canyon cut through the mountains and home to the Lézard Rouge train.
Rocky ridges
Bare, arid ridges rise close to the town, and on a wider view their contours frame the built-up area against open desert.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Metlaoui
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 Metlaoui
A map that means something
For families shaped by the mines of Gafsa, Metlaoui is more than a dot on the map. A poster of its streets, rails and ridges honours that history in a quiet, graphic way that suits a modern interior.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line with a family name, a date or a few words in Arabic, French or English, and choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand.
Order the Metlaoui 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.
Metlaoui map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Metlaoui 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 Metlaoui 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 Metlaoui 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 Metlaoui 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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