Which is bigger: Haiti or Rwanda?

Haiti is larger (27,750 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Rwanda (26,338 km²).

Why do Haiti and Rwanda 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 Haiti and Rwanda are distorted compared to their true land area.

Haiti vs Rwanda Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Haiti and Rwanda. 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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Haiti ↗

Surface Area27,750 km²

Population11,123,176

TypeCountry

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Rwanda ↗

Surface Area26,338 km²

Population12,301,939

TypeCountry

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