Which is bigger: Morocco or Iraq?

Morocco is larger (446,550 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Iraq (438,317 km²).

Why do Morocco and Iraq 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 Morocco and Iraq are distorted compared to their true land area.

Morocco vs Iraq Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Morocco and Iraq. 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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Morocco ↗

Surface Area446,550 km²

Population36,029,138

TypeCountry

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Iraq ↗

Surface Area438,317 km²

Population38,433,600

TypeCountry

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