Which is bigger: Latvia or Togo?

Latvia is larger (64,559 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Togo (56,785 km²).

Why do Latvia and Togo 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 Latvia and Togo are distorted compared to their true land area.

Latvia vs Togo Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Latvia and Togo. 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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Latvia ↗

Surface Area64,559 km²

Population1,927,174

TypeCountry

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Togo ↗

Surface Area56,785 km²

Population7,889,094

TypeCountry

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