Which is bigger: Georgia or Sri Lanka?

Georgia is larger (69,700 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Sri Lanka (65,610 km²).

Why do Georgia and Sri Lanka 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 Georgia and Sri Lanka are distorted compared to their true land area.

Georgia vs Sri Lanka Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Georgia and Sri Lanka. 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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Georgia ↗

Surface Area69,700 km²

Population3,726,549

TypeCountry

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Sri Lanka ↗

Surface Area65,610 km²

Population21,670,000

TypeCountry

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