Which is bigger: Benin or Poland?

Poland is larger (312,696 km²) — about 2.8 times the size of Benin (112,622 km²).

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

Benin vs Poland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Benin 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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Benin ↗

Surface Area112,622 km²

Population11,485,048

TypeCountry

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Poland ↗

Surface Area312,696 km²

Population37,974,750

TypeCountry

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