Which is bigger: Jamaica or Gambia?

Jamaica is larger (10,991 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Gambia (10,689 km²).

Why do Jamaica and Gambia 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 Jamaica and Gambia are distorted compared to their true land area.

Jamaica vs Gambia Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Jamaica and Gambia. 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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Jamaica ↗

Surface Area10,991 km²

Population2,934,855

TypeCountry

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Gambia ↗

Surface Area10,689 km²

Population2,280,102

TypeCountry

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