Which is bigger: Australia or India?

Australia is larger (7,692,024 km²) — about 2.3 times the size of India (3,287,263 km²).

Why do Australia and India 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 Australia and India are distorted compared to their true land area.

Australia vs India Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Australia and India. 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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Australia ↗

Surface Area7,692,024 km²

Population24,982,688

TypeCountry

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India ↗

Surface Area3,287,263 km²

Population1,352,617,328

TypeCountry

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