Which is bigger: Ghana or Romania?

Ghana is larger (238,533 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Romania (238,391 km²).

Why do Ghana and Romania 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 Ghana and Romania are distorted compared to their true land area.

Ghana vs Romania Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Ghana and Romania. 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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Ghana ↗

Surface Area238,533 km²

Population29,767,108

TypeCountry

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Romania ↗

Surface Area238,391 km²

Population19,466,145

TypeCountry

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