Which is bigger: Gambia or Jamaica?

Gambia is larger (11,295 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Jamaica (10,990.5 km²).

Why do Gambia and Jamaica 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 Gambia and Jamaica are distorted compared to their true land area.

Gambia vs Jamaica Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Gambia and Jamaica. Compare their overlaid silhouettes and learn how the Mercator projection distorts scale.