Blank Map of the World

A clean blank world map with every country border. Pick the outline-only version for a pure map of the continents, the labeled version for reference, or the numbered version as a geography quiz. Switch between the Equal Earth, Robinson and Mercator projections.

  • 195 countries
  • Vector SVG
  • Print-ready PDF
  • Free for any use
Blank map of the World with country borders

Hover or tap a country to see its name

Ready-made styles

Blank map of the World styles

Download any style instantly as SVG, or open it in the editor to change colors and export PNG, JPG, WebP or PDF.

Outline SVG
With borders SVG
Labeled SVG
Numbered SVG

Quick facts

About the World

Countries
195 (193 UN members + 2 observer states)
Continents
7
Land area
≈ 149 million km² (57.5 million sq mi)
Population
≈ 8.2 billion
Largest country
Russia
Smallest country
Vatican City
Highest point
Mount Everest, 8,849 m
Map projection
Equal Earth (Robinson and Mercator also available)

Figures are rounded and approximate.

On this map

Countries (197)

Territories and other areas (50)

Select a name to highlight it on the map. Names with an arrow open their own detailed map.

Inspiration

Ideas for your blank map of the World

Geography quizzes

Print the numbered map and ask students to name each country. The answer key is included.

Coloring & art

Kids can color the outline by hand, or you can paint countries here before printing.

Presentations

Drop the SVG or transparent PNG into slides, reports and posters, then recolor it to match your brand.

Data maps

Color countries by any value (population, sales, visits) for a quick hand-made choropleth.

Travel planning

Mark where you have been or want to go and print it for your wall or journal.

History & current events

Sketch routes, empires, trade links or news stories on a clean base map.

Help

Frequently asked questions

Is this blank map of the World free?

Yes. Every map on blankmapof.com is free for personal, classroom and commercial use, with no sign-up. A small blankmapof.com credit is added by default, and you can switch it off before downloading.

How do I print a blank map of the World?

Choose PDF, pick A4 or US Letter and download. The map is scaled to fit the page with margins. The numbered version adds a name/date line and a second page with the answer key, so it works as a ready-made worksheet.

Can I edit the map in other software?

Yes. Download the SVG: it is a true vector file with separate shapes for every country, so you can open it in Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, Figma, Canva, PowerPoint or Google Slides and change anything.

How many countries are there in the world?

There are 195 countries: 193 United Nations member states plus 2 observer states (Vatican City and Palestine). The map also shows dependent territories such as Greenland and Puerto Rico.

Which map projection is used?

This map uses the Equal Earth (Robinson and Mercator also available) projection, chosen so the region keeps a natural shape and true relative sizes where possible.

Where does the map data come from, and whose borders are shown?

Boundaries come from Natural Earth, a public-domain dataset. By default the map shows de facto (on-the-ground) boundaries. Where it makes a difference, you can switch to India’s official boundaries, which include all of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

Which projection should I use for a blank world map?

Equal Earth keeps countries at their true relative size, so it is best for classrooms and data maps. Robinson is a familiar compromise used in many atlases. Mercator is the classic wall-map and web-map look, but it greatly enlarges places near the poles such as Greenland and Russia.

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