Which is bigger: Iran or Poland?

Iran is larger (1,648,195 km²) — about 5.3 times the size of Poland (312,696 km²).

Why do Iran and Poland 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 Iran and Poland are distorted compared to their true land area.

Iran vs Poland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Iran and Poland. 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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Iran ↗

Surface Area1,648,195 km²

Population81,800,269

TypeCountry

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Poland ↗

Surface Area312,696 km²

Population37,974,750

TypeCountry

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