Which is bigger: Lebanon or Cyprus?

Lebanon is larger (10,452 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Cyprus (9,251 km²).

Why do Lebanon and Cyprus 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 Lebanon and Cyprus are distorted compared to their true land area.

Lebanon vs Cyprus Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Lebanon and Cyprus. 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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Lebanon ↗

Surface Area10,452 km²

Population6,848,925

TypeCountry

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Cyprus ↗

Surface Area9,251 km²

Population1,189,265

TypeCountry

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