Which is bigger: New Caledonia or Fiji?

New Caledonia is larger (18,575 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Fiji (18,272 km²).

Why do New Caledonia and Fiji 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 New Caledonia and Fiji are distorted compared to their true land area.

New Caledonia vs Fiji Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between New Caledonia and Fiji. 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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New Caledonia ↗

Surface Area18,575 km²

Population284,060

TypeCountry

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Fiji ↗

Surface Area18,272 km²

Population883,483

TypeCountry

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