Which is bigger: Cabo Verde or Samoa?

Cabo Verde is larger (4,033 km²) — about 1.4 times the size of Samoa (2,831 km²).

Why do Cabo Verde and Samoa 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 Cabo Verde and Samoa are distorted compared to their true land area.

Cabo Verde vs Samoa Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Cabo Verde and Samoa. 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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Cabo Verde ↗

Surface Area4,033 km²

Population556,000

TypeCountry

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Samoa ↗

Surface Area2,831 km²

Population200,000

TypeCountry

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