Which is bigger: Gambia or Lebanon?

Gambia is larger (10,689 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Lebanon (10,452 km²).

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

Gambia vs Lebanon Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Gambia and Lebanon. 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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Gambia ↗

Surface Area10,689 km²

Population2,280,102

TypeCountry

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Lebanon ↗

Surface Area10,452 km²

Population6,848,925

TypeCountry

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