Which is bigger: Egypt or Tanzania?

Egypt is larger (1,010,408 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Tanzania (945,087 km²).

Why do Egypt and Tanzania 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 Egypt and Tanzania are distorted compared to their true land area.

Egypt vs Tanzania Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Egypt and Tanzania. 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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Egypt ↗

Surface Area1,010,408 km²

Population98,423,595

TypeCountry

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Tanzania ↗

Surface Area945,087 km²

Population56,318,348

TypeCountry

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