Which is bigger: France or Yemen?

France is larger (551,500 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Yemen (527,970 km²).

Why do France and Yemen 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 France and Yemen are distorted compared to their true land area.

France vs Yemen Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between France and Yemen. 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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France ↗

Total surface area551,500 km²ed. 2024

Population68,720,3372025

Land area538,950 km²2023

TypeCountry

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Yemen ↗

Total surface area527,970 km²2023

Population41,773,8782025

Land area527,970 km²2023

TypeCountry

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