Which is bigger: Malawi or Poland?

Poland is larger (312,696 km²) — about 2.6 times the size of Malawi (118,484 km²).

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

Malawi vs Poland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Malawi 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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Malawi ↗

Surface Area118,484 km²

Population18,143,315

TypeCountry

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Poland ↗

Surface Area312,696 km²

Population37,974,750

TypeCountry

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