Which is bigger: Nauru or Monaco?

Nauru is larger (21 km²) — about 10.4 times the size of Monaco (2.02 km²).

Why do Nauru and Monaco 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 Nauru and Monaco are distorted compared to their true land area.

Nauru vs Monaco Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Nauru and Monaco. 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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Nauru ↗

Surface Area21 km²

Population10,800

TypeCountry

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Monaco ↗

Surface Area2.02 km²

Population39,000

TypeCountry

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