Which is bigger: Kiribati or Bahrain?

Kiribati is larger (811 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Bahrain (765 km²).

Why do Kiribati and Bahrain 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 Kiribati and Bahrain are distorted compared to their true land area.

Kiribati vs Bahrain Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Kiribati and Bahrain. 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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Kiribati ↗

Surface Area811 km²

Population119,000

TypeCountry

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Bahrain ↗

Surface Area765 km²

Population1,700,000

TypeCountry

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