Which is bigger: Liechtenstein or Poland?

Poland is larger (312,696 km²) — about 1954.3 times the size of Liechtenstein (160 km²).

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

Liechtenstein vs Poland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Liechtenstein 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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Liechtenstein ↗

Surface Area160 km²

Population38,000

TypeCountry

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Poland ↗

Surface Area312,696 km²

Population37,974,750

TypeCountry

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