Which is bigger: Comoros or Mauritius?

Comoros is larger (2,235 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Mauritius (2,040 km²).

Why do Comoros and Mauritius 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 Comoros and Mauritius are distorted compared to their true land area.

Comoros vs Mauritius Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Comoros and Mauritius. 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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Comoros ↗

Surface Area2,235 km²

Population870,000

TypeCountry

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Mauritius ↗

Surface Area2,040 km²

Population1,265,000

TypeCountry

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