Thanalan (ザナラーン, Zanarān?) is a region in Final Fantasy XIV, located outside of Ul'dah. Most of its fauna are suited to the desert, including various arthropods and a strange crystalbacked creature called a Coblyn. In its center lies the city-state of Ul'dah.

Central Thanalan A rugged desert along the northwestern walls of the city-state. A rail line runs through the area to facilitate mining operations.