Which is bigger: Myanmar or Afghanistan?

Myanmar is larger (676,578 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Afghanistan (652,230 km²).

Why do Myanmar and Afghanistan 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 Myanmar and Afghanistan are distorted compared to their true land area.

Myanmar vs Afghanistan Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Myanmar and Afghanistan. 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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Myanmar ↗

Surface Area676,578 km²

Population53,708,395

TypeCountry

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Afghanistan ↗

Surface Area652,230 km²

Population37,172,386

TypeCountry

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