Which is bigger: Ireland or Georgia?

Ireland is larger (70,273 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Georgia (69,700 km²).

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

Ireland vs Georgia Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Ireland and Georgia. 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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Georgia ↗

Surface Area69,700 km²

Population3,726,549

TypeCountry

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