Which is bigger: India or Argentina?

India is larger (3,287,263 km²) — about 1.2 times the size of Argentina (2,780,400 km²).

Why do India and Argentina 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 India and Argentina are distorted compared to their true land area.

India vs Argentina Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between India and Argentina. 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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India ↗

Surface Area3,287,263 km²

Population1,352,617,328

TypeCountry

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Argentina ↗

Surface Area2,780,400 km²

Population44,494,502

TypeCountry

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