Which is bigger: Czechia or Panama?

Czechia is larger (78,865 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Panama (75,417 km²).

Why do Czechia and Panama 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 Czechia and Panama are distorted compared to their true land area.

Czechia vs Panama Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Czechia and Panama. 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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Czechia ↗

Surface Area78,865 km²

Population10,629,928

TypeCountry

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Panama ↗

Surface Area75,417 km²

Population4,176,873

TypeCountry

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