Which is bigger: Nigeria or Venezuela?

Nigeria is larger (923,768 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Venezuela (916,445 km²).

Why do Nigeria and Venezuela 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 Nigeria and Venezuela are distorted compared to their true land area.

Nigeria vs Venezuela Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Nigeria and Venezuela. 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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Nigeria ↗

Surface Area923,768 km²

Population195,874,740

TypeCountry

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Venezuela ↗

Surface Area916,445 km²

Population28,870,195

TypeCountry

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