Which is bigger: China or Greenland?

China is larger (9,596,961 km²) — about 4.4 times the size of Greenland (2,166,086 km²).

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

China vs Greenland Size Comparison

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

Surface Area2,166,086 km²

Population56,025

TypeCountry

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