Printable Blank Map of Iran
Delineating all 31 provinces (ostan) across 1.65 million square kilometers of the Iranian Plateau, this blank vector map captures the ancient heart of Persia. Projected in UTM Zone 39N (EPSG:32639), it provides clean coordinate geometry for Zagros and Alborz mountain studies, Caspian Sea basin tracking, and provincial labeling.
About this Blank Map of Iran
This printable blank map represents Iran on the authentic WGS84 ellipsoidal datum. All 3 interactive visual variants—including Blank Outline, Capital City Marker (Tehran), and High-Contrast Printer B&W—are generated synchronously from identical coordinate geometry.
| Specification | Value | Compliance & Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jurisdiction / Entity | Iran | Sovereign Country |
| Subdivisions Rendered | 31 Provinces (National Boundary Outline) | Outline only; internal borders not drawn |
| Primary Capital City | Tehran | Marked on the capital variant |
| Cartographic Projection | UTM Zone 39N (EPSG:32639) | Distortion-Minimized Coordinate Map |
| Reference Datum | WGS84 | NCC Iran / EPSG:32639 (National Cartographic Center) |
Iran at a Glance
- Capital
- Tehran
- First-level divisions
- 31 Provinces
This printable map shows the national outline of Iran with the capital, Tehran, marked. Internal provinces borders are not drawn, which makes it a good base for students to sketch them in from an atlas.
Geography Notes: Iran
National Cartographic Center of Iran & UTM Geodesy
The National Cartographic Center (NCC) standardizes Iranian mapping under universal transverse Mercator projections.
Covering 20 degrees of longitude from the Turkish and Iraqi borders east to Afghanistan and Pakistan, UTM parameters balance scale across high-altitude mountain chains.
Conformal coordinates maintain metric integrity along the 1,500-mile coastline flanking the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman.
EPSG:32639 preserves metric accuracy across the elevated Iranian Plateau and the fertile Caspian littoral strip.
The Zagros-Alborz Mountain Rim & Central Salt Deserts
Iran is ringed by towering mountain ranges that enclose an arid, endorheic central plateau.
The Alborz Mountains in the north rise to Mount Damavand (5,610 m, highest peak in West Asia), shielding the subtropical, rain-drenched tea and rice valleys of Gilan and Mazandaran along the Caspian Sea.
Sistan and Baluchestan in the southeast covers 180,726 square kilometers as the largest province by surface area, while the interior plateau features hyper-arid salt deserts: the Dasht-e Kavir and Dasht-e Lut.
Sistan and Baluchestan covers 11% of Iran's territory, bordering Pakistan and Afghanistan across vast desert steppes.
Curated Classroom Activities & Spatial Labs for Iran
Pedagogical lesson plans and spatial analysis activities designed specifically for printable vector maps of Iran:
Mountain Rims & Central Salt Deserts Lab
Objective: Map the Zagros and Alborz mountain chains enclosing the central Iranian salt basins.
Materials: Printed blank map of Iran, brown and yellow colored pencils, physical atlas.
- Draw the Zagros Mountains running northwest-to-southeast from Azerbaijan down along the Persian Gulf.
- Draw the Alborz Mountains along the southern shore of the landlocked Caspian Sea.
- Shade the Dasht-e Kavir (Great Salt Desert) and Dasht-e Lut in yellow in the central interior.
Strait of Hormuz & 31 Provinces Lab
Objective: Locate the strategic Strait of Hormuz and label the 31 provinces.
Materials: Printed Iran province outline map, fine-tip markers.
- Identify Hormozgan Province and mark the narrow Strait of Hormuz connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
- Locate Tehran at the southern base of the Alborz Mountains as the national capital.
- Highlight Sistan and Baluchestan as the largest province by land area.
The 3 Synchronized Variants Explained
We generate 3 synchronized variations of Iran from the same master vector dataset. Each variant is aligned to identical coordinate geometry:
1. Blank Boundary Outline
The foundational boundary outline of Iran. Rendered with a clean exterior stroke and zero fill—the optimal version for in-class labeling exams, custom cartographic overlays, or clean graphic design.
2. With Capital City (Tehran)
Pinpoints the official capital city of Tehran using a high-visibility star marker and typographic callout, positioned at precise geodetic coordinates.
3. High-Contrast Printer B&W
Optimized specifically for monochrome desktop laser and inkjet printers. Uses pure black vector paths (#000000) and ultra-clean white fills to prevent ink-bleeding and toner smudging.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iran Blank Maps
Authoritative answers to common questions regarding printing, licensing, vector customization, and curriculum use:
Are all 31 provinces outlined on this blank map of Iran?▼
Yes. All 31 administrative provinces (ostan) are clearly delineated with authentic boundary vertices.
What is the largest province by land area in Iran?▼
Sistan and Baluchestan in southeastern Iran (capital: Zahedan) is the largest province at 180,726 square kilometers.
What is the highest mountain in Iran shown on this map?▼
Mount Damavand (5,610 m / 18,406 ft) in the Alborz Mountains of Mazandaran Province is the highest peak in Iran and the highest volcano in Asia.