Which is bigger: Falkland Islands or Qatar?

Falkland Islands is larger (12,173 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Qatar (11,586 km²).

Why do Falkland Islands and Qatar 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 Falkland Islands and Qatar are distorted compared to their true land area.

Falkland Islands vs Qatar Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Falkland Islands and Qatar. 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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Falkland Islands ↗

Surface Area12,173 km²

Population2,840

TypeCountry

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Qatar ↗

Surface Area11,586 km²

Population2,781,677

TypeCountry

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