Which is bigger: Iceland or Brazil?

Brazil is larger (8,515,767 km²) — about 82.7 times the size of Iceland (103,000 km²).

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

Iceland vs Brazil Size Comparison

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

Surface Area103,000 km²

Population352,721

TypeCountry

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Brazil ↗

Surface Area8,515,767 km²

Population209,469,333

TypeCountry

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