Which is bigger: Laos or Poland?

Poland is larger (312,696 km²) — about 1.3 times the size of Laos (236,800 km²).

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

Laos vs Poland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Laos 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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Laos ↗

Surface Area236,800 km²

Population7,061,507

TypeCountry

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Poland ↗

Surface Area312,696 km²

Population37,974,750

TypeCountry

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