Which is bigger: Djibouti or Belize?

Djibouti is larger (23,200 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Belize (22,966 km²).

Why do Djibouti and Belize 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 Djibouti and Belize are distorted compared to their true land area.

Djibouti vs Belize Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Djibouti and Belize. 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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Djibouti ↗

Surface Area23,200 km²

Population958,920

TypeCountry

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Belize ↗

Surface Area22,966 km²

Population383,071

TypeCountry

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