Which is bigger: Belgium or Poland?

Poland is larger (312,696 km²) — about 10.2 times the size of Belgium (30,528 km²).

Why do Belgium and Poland 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 Belgium and Poland are distorted compared to their true land area.

Belgium vs Poland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Belgium and Poland. 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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Belgium ↗

Surface Area30,528 km²

Population11,433,256

TypeCountry

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Poland ↗

Surface Area312,696 km²

Population37,974,750

TypeCountry

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