Which is bigger: Brazil or Australia?

Brazil is larger (8,515,767 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Australia (7,692,024 km²).

Why do Brazil and Australia 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 Brazil and Australia are distorted compared to their true land area.

Brazil vs Australia Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Brazil and Australia. 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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Brazil ↗

Surface Area8,515,767 km²

Population209,469,333

TypeCountry

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Australia ↗

Surface Area7,692,024 km²

Population24,982,688

TypeCountry

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