Which is bigger: Greece or Nicaragua?

Greece is larger (131,990 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Nicaragua (130,373 km²).

Why do Greece and Nicaragua 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 Greece and Nicaragua are distorted compared to their true land area.

Greece vs Nicaragua Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Greece and Nicaragua. 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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Greece ↗

Surface Area131,990 km²

Population10,731,726

TypeCountry

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Nicaragua ↗

Surface Area130,373 km²

Population6,465,513

TypeCountry

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