Which is bigger: Pakistan or Poland?

Pakistan is larger (881,912 km²) — about 2.8 times the size of Poland (312,696 km²).

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

Pakistan vs Poland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Pakistan 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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Pakistan ↗

Surface Area881,912 km²

Population212,215,030

TypeCountry

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Poland ↗

Surface Area312,696 km²

Population37,974,750

TypeCountry

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