Which is bigger: Colombia or Ethiopia?

Colombia is larger (1,141,748 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Ethiopia (1,104,300 km²).

Why do Colombia and Ethiopia 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 Colombia and Ethiopia are distorted compared to their true land area.

Colombia vs Ethiopia Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Colombia and Ethiopia. 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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Colombia ↗

Surface Area1,141,748 km²

Population49,648,685

TypeCountry

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Ethiopia ↗

Surface Area1,104,300 km²

Population109,224,559

TypeCountry

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