Which is bigger: Nicaragua or Brazil?

Brazil is larger (8,515,767 km²) — about 65.3 times the size of Nicaragua (130,373 km²).

Why do Nicaragua and Brazil 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 Nicaragua and Brazil are distorted compared to their true land area.

Nicaragua vs Brazil Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Nicaragua and Brazil. 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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Nicaragua ↗

Surface Area130,373 km²

Population6,465,513

TypeCountry

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Brazil ↗

Surface Area8,515,767 km²

Population209,469,333

TypeCountry

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