Which is bigger: Maldives or Greenland?

Greenland is larger (2,166,086 km²) — about 7268.7 times the size of Maldives (298 km²).

Why do Maldives and Greenland 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 Maldives and Greenland are distorted compared to their true land area.

Maldives vs Greenland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Maldives and Greenland. 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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Maldives ↗

Surface Area298 km²

Population540,000

TypeCountry

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Greenland ↗

Surface Area2,166,086 km²

Population56,025

TypeCountry

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