The crater harbour
The island's core is a sheltered bay enclosed by curving arms of land, the flooded heart of an old volcano. It gives Perim its unmistakable horseshoe outline on the map.
Minimalist map poster · Yemen
Perim Map Poster & Print
12.6518° N / 43.4139° E
A small volcanic horseshoe in the Bab-el-Mandeb strait, curled around a sheltered natural harbour.
- 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
Perim 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 Perim, 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
Perim at home
The island
About this Perim map poster
Perim is a small island in the Bab-el-Mandeb, the strait that joins the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. It lies close to the Yemeni coast, in the narrow channel between Arabia and Africa. Its shape is the first thing you notice. The island is the remains of a volcanic crater, curled into a rough horseshoe around a deep, enclosed bay.
That natural harbour and the island's position on one of the world's busiest sea lanes gave Perim an outsized role in the past. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the British used it as a coaling station for ships travelling between the Suez Canal and the Indian Ocean. Today it is sparsely inhabited, and it is known in Arabic as Mayun.
A Perim map poster is almost entirely about the coastline. The curved arms of the island wrap around the inner bay, and there is only a light scatter of lines on the land itself. Open water frames the island on all sides. The result is a spare, graphic shape that is easy to recognise at any size.
- Area
- 13 km²
- Coordinates
- 12.6518° N / 43.4139° E
- Region
- Perim, Island · Yemen
The strait setting
Perim sits in the Bab-el-Mandeb, between the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa. At a wider framing, the poster shows the island guarding the narrow passage.
Sparse ground
There are very few roads or buildings on the island. That leaves the land mostly blank, so the outline and inner harbour carry the entire composition.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Perim
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 Perim
A map that means something
Perim appeals to people drawn to maritime history, shipping routes and unusual geography. Its horseshoe shape is striking on its own, even for those who have never been there. It suits a study or office wall as a clean, almost abstract form with a real story behind it.
Add a title of your choosing, a subtitle and your own coordinates line, then pick from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The $9 digital download includes six sizes at 300 DPI with no watermark. Printed posters ship from partners in more than 30 countries.
Order the Perim 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.
Perim map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Perim 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 Perim 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 Perim 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 Perim 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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