Which is bigger: Andorra or Palau?

Andorra is larger (468 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Palau (459 km²).

Why do Andorra and Palau 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 Andorra and Palau are distorted compared to their true land area.

Andorra vs Palau Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Andorra and Palau. 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.

Loading comparison...

Andorra ↗

Surface Area468 km²

Population77,000

TypeCountry

Loading contour...

Palau ↗

Surface Area459 km²

Population18,000

TypeCountry

Loading contour...