Which is bigger: Ivory Coast or Malaysia?

Malaysia is larger (330,803 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Ivory Coast (322,463 km²).

Why do Ivory Coast and Malaysia 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 Ivory Coast and Malaysia are distorted compared to their true land area.

Ivory Coast vs Malaysia Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Ivory Coast and Malaysia. 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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Ivory Coast ↗

Surface Area322,463 km²

Population25,069,229

TypeCountry

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Malaysia ↗

Surface Area330,803 km²

Population31,528,585

TypeCountry

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