Which is bigger: Italy or Philippines?

Italy is larger (302,068 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Philippines (300,000 km²).

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

Italy vs Philippines Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Italy and Philippines. Compare their overlaid silhouettes and learn how the Mercator projection distorts scale.