Which is bigger: Lithuania or Latvia?

Lithuania is larger (65,300 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Latvia (64,559 km²).

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

Lithuania vs Latvia Size Comparison

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

Surface Area65,300 km²

Population2,801,543

TypeCountry

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Latvia ↗

Surface Area64,559 km²

Population1,927,174

TypeCountry

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