Which is bigger: Cambodia or Uruguay?

Cambodia is larger (181,035 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Uruguay (181,034 km²).

Why do Cambodia and Uruguay 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 Cambodia and Uruguay are distorted compared to their true land area.

Cambodia vs Uruguay Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Cambodia and Uruguay. 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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Cambodia ↗

Surface Area181,035 km²

Population16,249,798

TypeCountry

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Uruguay ↗

Surface Area181,034 km²

Population3,449,299

TypeCountry

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