Which is bigger: Mongolia or Peru?

Mongolia is larger (1,564,116 km²) — about 1.2 times the size of Peru (1,285,216 km²).

Why do Mongolia and Peru 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 Mongolia and Peru are distorted compared to their true land area.

Mongolia vs Peru Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Mongolia and Peru. 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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Mongolia ↗

Surface Area1,564,116 km²

Population3,170,208

TypeCountry

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Peru ↗

Surface Area1,285,216 km²

Population31,989,256

TypeCountry

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