Which is bigger: Ecuador or Burkina Faso?

Ecuador is larger (276,841 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Burkina Faso (272,967 km²).

Why do Ecuador and Burkina Faso 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 Ecuador and Burkina Faso are distorted compared to their true land area.

Ecuador vs Burkina Faso Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Ecuador and Burkina Faso. 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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Ecuador ↗

Surface Area276,841 km²

Population17,084,357

TypeCountry

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Burkina Faso ↗

Surface Area272,967 km²

Population19,751,535

TypeCountry

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