Which is bigger: Luxembourg or Comoros?

Luxembourg is larger (2,586 km²) — about 1.2 times the size of Comoros (2,235 km²).

Why do Luxembourg and Comoros 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 Luxembourg and Comoros are distorted compared to their true land area.

Luxembourg vs Comoros Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Luxembourg and Comoros. 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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Luxembourg ↗

Surface Area2,586 km²

Population607,950

TypeCountry

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Comoros ↗

Surface Area2,235 km²

Population870,000

TypeCountry

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