Which is bigger: Azerbaijan or Austria?

Azerbaijan is larger (86,600 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Austria (83,871 km²).

Why do Azerbaijan and Austria 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 Azerbaijan and Austria are distorted compared to their true land area.

Azerbaijan vs Austria Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Azerbaijan and Austria. 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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Azerbaijan ↗

Surface Area86,600 km²

Population9,939,800

TypeCountry

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Austria ↗

Surface Area83,871 km²

Population8,840,521

TypeCountry

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