Which is bigger: North Korea or Greenland?

Greenland is larger (2,166,086 km²) — about 18.0 times the size of North Korea (120,538 km²).

Why do North Korea and Greenland 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 North Korea and Greenland are distorted compared to their true land area.

North Korea vs Greenland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between North Korea and Greenland. 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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North Korea ↗

Surface Area120,538 km²

Population25,549,819

TypeCountry

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Greenland ↗

Surface Area2,166,086 km²

Population56,025

TypeCountry

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