Which is bigger: Italy or Ecuador?

Italy is larger (301,340 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Ecuador (276,841 km²).

Why do Italy and Ecuador 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 Italy and Ecuador are distorted compared to their true land area.

Italy vs Ecuador Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Italy and Ecuador. 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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Italy ↗

Surface Area301,340 km²

Population60,421,760

TypeCountry

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Ecuador ↗

Surface Area276,841 km²

Population17,084,357

TypeCountry

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