Which is bigger: Liechtenstein or San Marino?

Liechtenstein is larger (160 km²) — about 2.6 times the size of San Marino (61 km²).

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

Liechtenstein vs San Marino Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Liechtenstein and San Marino. 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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San Marino ↗

Surface Area61 km²

Population34,000

TypeCountry

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