Persian Gulf Map
The Persian Gulf is a gulf of about 251,000 km² (96,900 sq mi), bordered by 8 countries and territories. This map shows the Persian Gulf highlighted in blue on shaded relief, with the surrounding coasts, rivers, borders and major cities.
How to read this map
The Persian Gulf covers about 251,000 km² (96,900 sq mi) and reaches a maximum depth of about 90 m (295 ft). Countries with a coast on the Persian Gulf: Saudi Arabia, Iran, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iraq.
The blue outline marks the Persian Gulf as mapped by Natural Earth. Towns and cities on the map include Riyadh, Kuwait City, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Shiraz, Ahwaz and Basra. Labeled countries: Iran and United Arab Emirates.
Greens show lower elevations; tan and brown show higher land, with pale tones toward the highest terrain. Shadows emphasize the slopes, and vertical relief is exaggerated so landforms are easier to read. Dashed lines show country borders.
The relief uses Terrain Tiles (SRTM, GMTED2010 and ETOPO1 elevation data). Rivers, lakes, borders and the outline of the Persian Gulf come from Natural Earth, and the figures on this page from Wikidata. Natural Earth draws features at a small scale, so the outline is a guide to where the Persian Gulf is, not a surveyed boundary.
Blank physical map
The blank version keeps the mapped features and removes the place labels. Download it for a geography worksheet or practice identifying the features.
Persian Gulf facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 989 km (615 mi) |
| Area | 251,000 km² (96,900 sq mi) |
| Maximum depth | 90 m (295 ft) |
| Coastal countries | Saudi Arabia, Iran, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iraq |
Data sources and license
- Natural Earth (public-domain geography): Public domain.
- Terrain Tiles / Mapzen (SRTM, GMTED2010, ETOPO1): Open elevation data; source attribution retained.
- Wikidata (lengths, areas, countries and other facts): CC0 1.0.
Map design and rendered images: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Source databases retain their own licenses; the map license does not replace them.
Maps of the coastal countries: Saudi Arabia, Iran, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq. Compare with the map of the five oceans.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Persian Gulf?
The Persian Gulf covers about 251,000 km² (96,900 sq mi); its maximum depth is about 90 m (295 ft).
Which countries border the Persian Gulf?
Saudi Arabia, Iran, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iraq.
Can I download a blank map of the Persian Gulf?
Yes. The blank version keeps the relief, rivers and borders and the highlighted sea but removes the place names. Both versions are free to download as PNG and as an A4 PDF.
Use this map
You can download, print and share this map for free, in class, in school projects, in presentations and on websites, as long as you credit the source: Persian Gulf Map · Atlas of Maps (atlasofmaps.com), license CC BY 4.0.
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