Which is bigger: Kazakhstan or Algeria?

Kazakhstan is larger (2,724,900 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Algeria (2,381,741 km²).

Why do Kazakhstan and Algeria 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 Kazakhstan and Algeria are distorted compared to their true land area.

Kazakhstan vs Algeria Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Kazakhstan and Algeria. 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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Kazakhstan ↗

Surface Area2,724,900 km²

Population18,272,430

TypeCountry

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Algeria ↗

Surface Area2,381,741 km²

Population42,228,429

TypeCountry

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