Which is bigger: Iraq or Paraguay?

Iraq is larger (438,317 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Paraguay (406,752 km²).

Why do Iraq and Paraguay 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 Iraq and Paraguay are distorted compared to their true land area.

Iraq vs Paraguay Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Iraq and Paraguay. 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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Iraq ↗

Surface Area438,317 km²

Population38,433,600

TypeCountry

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Paraguay ↗

Surface Area406,752 km²

Population6,956,071

TypeCountry

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