Which is bigger: Kuwait or Poland?

Poland is larger (312,696 km²) — about 17.5 times the size of Kuwait (17,818 km²).

Why do Kuwait and Poland 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 Kuwait and Poland are distorted compared to their true land area.

Kuwait vs Poland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Kuwait and Poland. 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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Kuwait ↗

Surface Area17,818 km²

Population4,137,309

TypeCountry

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Poland ↗

Surface Area312,696 km²

Population37,974,750

TypeCountry

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