Which is bigger: Norway or Brazil?

Brazil is larger (8,515,767 km²) — about 22.1 times the size of Norway (385,207 km²).

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

Norway vs Brazil Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Norway 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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Norway ↗

Surface Area385,207 km²

Population5,311,916

TypeCountry

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Brazil ↗

Surface Area8,515,767 km²

Population209,469,333

TypeCountry

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