Which is bigger: Argentina or Kazakhstan?

Argentina is larger (2,780,400 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Kazakhstan (2,724,900 km²).

Why do Argentina and Kazakhstan 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 Argentina and Kazakhstan are distorted compared to their true land area.

Argentina vs Kazakhstan Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Argentina and Kazakhstan. 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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Argentina ↗

Surface Area2,780,400 km²

Population44,494,502

TypeCountry

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Kazakhstan ↗

Surface Area2,724,900 km²

Population18,272,430

TypeCountry

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