Which is bigger: Algeria or Greenland?

Algeria is larger (2,381,741 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Greenland (2,166,086 km²).

Why do Algeria and Greenland look different on the map than in reality?

The common Mercator projection enlarges areas the farther they lie from the equator, so the on-map size proportions of Algeria and Greenland are distorted compared to their true land area.

Algeria vs Greenland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Algeria and Greenland. Compare their overlaid silhouettes and learn how the Mercator projection distorts scale.

Direct Silhouette Overlay (same scale)

Comparison of shapes at the exact same, real geographic scale. Click or tap and drag either silhouette to adjust positioning manually.

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Algeria ↗

Surface Area2,381,741 km²

Population42,228,429

TypeCountry

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Greenland ↗

Surface Area2,166,086 km²

Population56,025

TypeCountry

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