Which is bigger: Guinea-Bissau or Moldova?

Guinea-Bissau is larger (36,125 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Moldova (33,846 km²).

Why do Guinea-Bissau and Moldova 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 Guinea-Bissau and Moldova are distorted compared to their true land area.

Guinea-Bissau vs Moldova Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Guinea-Bissau and Moldova. 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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Guinea-Bissau ↗

Surface Area36,125 km²

Population1,874,309

TypeCountry

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Moldova ↗

Surface Area33,846 km²

Population2,706,049

TypeCountry

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