Which is bigger: Cuba or Guatemala?

Cuba is larger (109,884 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Guatemala (108,889 km²).

Why do Cuba and Guatemala 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 Cuba and Guatemala are distorted compared to their true land area.

Cuba vs Guatemala Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Cuba and Guatemala. 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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Cuba ↗

Surface Area109,884 km²

Population11,338,138

TypeCountry

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Guatemala ↗

Surface Area108,889 km²

Population17,247,807

TypeCountry

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