Which is bigger: Belize or Israel?

Belize is larger (22,966 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Israel (22,072 km²).

Why do Belize and Israel 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 Belize and Israel are distorted compared to their true land area.

Belize vs Israel Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Belize and Israel. 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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Belize ↗

Total surface area22,966 km²ed. 2024

Population422,9242025

Land area22,810 km²2023

TypeCountry

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Israel ↗

Total surface area22,072 km²ed. 2024

Population10,122,8002025

Land area21,640 km²2023

TypeCountry

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