Which is bigger: Germany or Brazil?

Brazil is larger (8,515,767 km²) — about 23.9 times the size of Germany (357,022 km²).

Why do Germany and Brazil 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 Germany and Brazil are distorted compared to their true land area.

Germany vs Brazil Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Germany and Brazil. 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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Germany ↗

Surface Area357,022 km²

Population82,905,782

TypeCountry

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Brazil ↗

Surface Area8,515,767 km²

Population209,469,333

TypeCountry

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