Which is bigger: Pakistan or Namibia?

Pakistan is larger (881,912 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Namibia (825,615 km²).

Why do Pakistan and Namibia 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 Pakistan and Namibia are distorted compared to their true land area.

Pakistan vs Namibia Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Pakistan and Namibia. 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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Pakistan ↗

Surface Area881,912 km²

Population212,215,030

TypeCountry

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Namibia ↗

Surface Area825,615 km²

Population2,448,255

TypeCountry

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