Which is bigger: Dominican Republic or Poland?

Poland is larger (312,696 km²) — about 6.4 times the size of Dominican Republic (48,671 km²).

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

Dominican Republic vs Poland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Dominican Republic and Poland. 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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Poland ↗

Surface Area312,696 km²

Population37,974,750

TypeCountry

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