Which is bigger: Canada or Australia?

Canada is larger (9,984,670 km²) — about 1.3 times the size of Australia (7,692,024 km²).

Why do Canada and Australia 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 Canada and Australia are distorted compared to their true land area.

Canada vs Australia Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Canada and Australia. 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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Canada ↗

Surface Area9,984,670 km²

Population37,057,765

TypeCountry

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Australia ↗

Surface Area7,692,024 km²

Population24,982,688

TypeCountry

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