Which is bigger: Botswana or Kenya?

Botswana is larger (582,000 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Kenya (580,367 km²).

Why do Botswana and Kenya 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 Botswana and Kenya are distorted compared to their true land area.

Botswana vs Kenya Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Botswana and Kenya. 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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Botswana ↗

Surface Area582,000 km²

Population2,254,126

TypeCountry

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Kenya ↗

Surface Area580,367 km²

Population51,393,010

TypeCountry

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