Which is bigger: Bangladesh or Nepal?

Bangladesh is larger (147,570 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Nepal (147,181 km²).

Why do Bangladesh and Nepal 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 Bangladesh and Nepal are distorted compared to their true land area.

Bangladesh vs Nepal Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Bangladesh and Nepal. 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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Bangladesh ↗

Surface Area147,570 km²

Population161,356,039

TypeCountry

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Nepal ↗

Surface Area147,181 km²

Population28,087,871

TypeCountry

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