Which is bigger: El Salvador or Poland?

Poland is larger (312,696 km²) — about 14.9 times the size of El Salvador (21,041 km²).

Why do El Salvador 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 El Salvador and Poland are distorted compared to their true land area.

El Salvador vs Poland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between El Salvador 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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El Salvador ↗

Surface Area21,041 km²

Population6,420,744

TypeCountry

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Poland ↗

Surface Area312,696 km²

Population37,974,750

TypeCountry

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