Which is bigger: Germany or Republic of the Congo?

Germany is larger (357,581 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Republic of the Congo (342,000 km²).

Why do Germany and Republic of the Congo 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 Republic of the Congo are distorted compared to their true land area.

Germany vs Republic of the Congo Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Germany and Republic of the Congo. Compare their overlaid silhouettes and learn how the Mercator projection distorts scale.