Which is bigger: Ireland or Brazil?

Brazil is larger (8,515,767 km²) — about 121.2 times the size of Ireland (70,273 km²).

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

Ireland vs Brazil Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Ireland 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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Ireland ↗

Surface Area70,273 km²

Population4,867,309

TypeCountry

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Brazil ↗

Surface Area8,515,767 km²

Population209,469,333

TypeCountry

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