Which is bigger: Dominica or Brazil?

Brazil is larger (8,515,767 km²) — about 11339.2 times the size of Dominica (751 km²).

Why do Dominica and Brazil 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 Dominica and Brazil are distorted compared to their true land area.

Dominica vs Brazil Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Dominica and Brazil. 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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Dominica ↗

Surface Area751 km²

Population72,000

TypeCountry

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Brazil ↗

Surface Area8,515,767 km²

Population209,469,333

TypeCountry

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