Which is bigger: New Zealand or Poland?

Poland is larger (312,696 km²) — about 1.2 times the size of New Zealand (270,467 km²).

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

New Zealand vs Poland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between New Zealand 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 Zealand ↗

Surface Area270,467 km²

Population4,841,000

TypeCountry

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Poland ↗

Surface Area312,696 km²

Population37,974,750

TypeCountry

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