Which is bigger: Finland or Vietnam?

Finland is larger (338,424 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Vietnam (331,212 km²).

Why do Finland and Vietnam 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 Finland and Vietnam are distorted compared to their true land area.

Finland vs Vietnam Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Finland and Vietnam. 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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Finland ↗

Surface Area338,424 km²

Population5,515,525

TypeCountry

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Vietnam ↗

Surface Area331,212 km²

Population95,540,395

TypeCountry

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