Which is bigger: Burundi or Haiti?

Burundi is larger (27,834 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Haiti (27,750 km²).

Why do Burundi and Haiti 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 Burundi and Haiti are distorted compared to their true land area.

Burundi vs Haiti Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Burundi and Haiti. 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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Burundi ↗

Surface Area27,834 km²

Population11,175,378

TypeCountry

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Haiti ↗

Surface Area27,750 km²

Population11,123,176

TypeCountry

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