Which is bigger: Malta or Brazil?

Brazil is larger (8,515,767 km²) — about 26948.6 times the size of Malta (316 km²).

Why do Malta and Brazil 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 Malta and Brazil are distorted compared to their true land area.

Malta vs Brazil Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Malta and Brazil. 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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Malta ↗

Surface Area316 km²

Population515,000

TypeCountry

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Brazil ↗

Surface Area8,515,767 km²

Population209,469,333

TypeCountry

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