Which is bigger: Niger or Angola?

Niger is larger (1,267,000 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Angola (1,246,700 km²).

Why do Niger and Angola 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 Niger and Angola are distorted compared to their true land area.

Niger vs Angola Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Niger and Angola. 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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Niger ↗

Surface Area1,267,000 km²

Population22,442,948

TypeCountry

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Angola ↗

Surface Area1,246,700 km²

Population30,809,762

TypeCountry

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