Which is bigger: Dominican Republic or Brazil?

Brazil is larger (8,515,767 km²) — about 175.0 times the size of Dominican Republic (48,671 km²).

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

Dominican Republic vs Brazil Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Dominican Republic 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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Dominican Republic ↗

Surface Area48,671 km²

Population10,627,165

TypeCountry

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Brazil ↗

Surface Area8,515,767 km²

Population209,469,333

TypeCountry

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