Which is bigger: Namibia or Mozambique?

Namibia is larger (825,615 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Mozambique (801,590 km²).

Why do Namibia and Mozambique 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 Namibia and Mozambique are distorted compared to their true land area.

Namibia vs Mozambique Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Namibia and Mozambique. 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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Namibia ↗

Surface Area825,615 km²

Population2,448,255

TypeCountry

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Mozambique ↗

Surface Area801,590 km²

Population29,495,962

TypeCountry

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