Which is bigger: Bahrain or Dominica?

Bahrain is larger (765 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Dominica (751 km²).

Why do Bahrain and Dominica 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 Bahrain and Dominica are distorted compared to their true land area.

Bahrain vs Dominica Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Bahrain and Dominica. 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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Bahrain ↗

Surface Area765 km²

Population1,700,000

TypeCountry

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Dominica ↗

Surface Area751 km²

Population72,000

TypeCountry

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