Which is bigger: New Caledonia or Poland?

Poland is larger (312,696 km²) — about 16.8 times the size of New Caledonia (18,575 km²).

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

New Caledonia vs Poland Size Comparison

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

Surface Area312,696 km²

Population37,974,750

TypeCountry

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