Which is bigger: China or Brazil?

China is larger (9,596,961 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Brazil (8,515,767 km²).

Why do China and Brazil 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 China and Brazil are distorted compared to their true land area.

China vs Brazil Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between China and Brazil. 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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China ↗

Surface Area9,596,961 km²

Population1,392,730,000

TypeCountry

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Brazil ↗

Surface Area8,515,767 km²

Population209,469,333

TypeCountry

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