Which is bigger: Kyrgyzstan or Senegal?

Kyrgyzstan is larger (199,951 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Senegal (196,722 km²).

Why do Kyrgyzstan and Senegal 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 Kyrgyzstan and Senegal are distorted compared to their true land area.

Kyrgyzstan vs Senegal Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Kyrgyzstan and Senegal. 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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Kyrgyzstan ↗

Surface Area199,951 km²

Population6,322,800

TypeCountry

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Senegal ↗

Surface Area196,722 km²

Population15,854,360

TypeCountry

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