Which is bigger: Bhutan or Taiwan?

Bhutan is larger (38,394 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Taiwan (36,193 km²).

Why do Bhutan and Taiwan 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 Bhutan and Taiwan are distorted compared to their true land area.

Bhutan vs Taiwan Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Bhutan and Taiwan. 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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Bhutan ↗

Surface Area38,394 km²

Population754,394

TypeCountry

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Taiwan ↗

Surface Area36,193 km²

Population23,896,000

TypeCountry

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