Which is bigger: North Korea or Poland?

Poland is larger (312,696 km²) — about 2.6 times the size of North Korea (120,538 km²).

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

North Korea vs Poland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between North Korea 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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North Korea ↗

Surface Area120,538 km²

Population25,549,819

TypeCountry

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Poland ↗

Surface Area312,696 km²

Population37,974,750

TypeCountry

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