Which is bigger: Nepal or Tajikistan?

Nepal is larger (147,181 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Tajikistan (143,100 km²).

Why do Nepal and Tajikistan 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 Nepal and Tajikistan are distorted compared to their true land area.

Nepal vs Tajikistan Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Nepal and Tajikistan. 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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Nepal ↗

Surface Area147,181 km²

Population28,087,871

TypeCountry

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Tajikistan ↗

Surface Area143,100 km²

Population9,100,837

TypeCountry

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