Which is bigger: Eritrea or Benin?

Eritrea is larger (117,600 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Benin (112,622 km²).

Why do Eritrea and Benin 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 Eritrea and Benin are distorted compared to their true land area.

Eritrea vs Benin Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Eritrea and Benin. 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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Eritrea ↗

Surface Area117,600 km²

Population6,213,972

TypeCountry

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Benin ↗

Surface Area112,622 km²

Population11,485,048

TypeCountry

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