Which is bigger: Laos or Guyana?

Laos is larger (236,800 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Guyana (214,969 km²).

Why do Laos and Guyana 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 Laos and Guyana are distorted compared to their true land area.

Laos vs Guyana Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Laos and Guyana. 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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Laos ↗

Surface Area236,800 km²

Population7,061,507

TypeCountry

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Guyana ↗

Surface Area214,969 km²

Population779,004

TypeCountry

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