Which is bigger: Brunei or Greenland?

Greenland is larger (2,166,086 km²) — about 375.7 times the size of Brunei (5,765 km²).

Why do Brunei and Greenland 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 Brunei and Greenland are distorted compared to their true land area.

Brunei vs Greenland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Brunei and Greenland. 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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Brunei ↗

Surface Area5,765 km²

Population428,962

TypeCountry

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Greenland ↗

Surface Area2,166,086 km²

Population56,025

TypeCountry

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