Which is bigger: Lesotho or Armenia?

Lesotho is larger (30,355 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Armenia (29,743 km²).

Why do Lesotho and Armenia 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 Lesotho and Armenia are distorted compared to their true land area.

Lesotho vs Armenia Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Lesotho and Armenia. 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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Lesotho ↗

Surface Area30,355 km²

Population2,108,132

TypeCountry

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Armenia ↗

Surface Area29,743 km²

Population2,951,776

TypeCountry

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