Which is bigger: Guatemala or Iceland?

Guatemala is larger (108,889 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Iceland (103,000 km²).

Why do Guatemala and Iceland 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 Guatemala and Iceland are distorted compared to their true land area.

Guatemala vs Iceland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Guatemala and Iceland. 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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Guatemala ↗

Surface Area108,889 km²

Population17,247,807

TypeCountry

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Iceland ↗

Surface Area103,000 km²

Population352,721

TypeCountry

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