Which is bigger: Angola or Mali?

Angola is larger (1,246,700 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Mali (1,240,192 km²).

Why do Angola and Mali 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 Angola and Mali are distorted compared to their true land area.

Angola vs Mali Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Angola and Mali. 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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Angola ↗

Surface Area1,246,700 km²

Population30,809,762

TypeCountry

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Mali ↗

Surface Area1,240,192 km²

Population19,077,690

TypeCountry

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