Which is bigger: Jordan or Serbia?

Jordan is larger (89,342 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Serbia (88,361 km²).

Why do Jordan and Serbia 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 Jordan and Serbia are distorted compared to their true land area.

Jordan vs Serbia Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Jordan and Serbia. 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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Jordan ↗

Surface Area89,342 km²

Population9,956,011

TypeCountry

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Serbia ↗

Surface Area88,361 km²

Population6,963,764

TypeCountry

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