Which is bigger: Burkina Faso or Poland?

Poland is larger (312,696 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Burkina Faso (272,967 km²).

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

Burkina Faso vs Poland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Burkina Faso 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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Burkina Faso ↗

Surface Area272,967 km²

Population19,751,535

TypeCountry

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Poland ↗

Surface Area312,696 km²

Population37,974,750

TypeCountry

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