Which is bigger: Pakistan or Türkiye?

Pakistan is larger (796,096 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Türkiye (783,562 km²).

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

Pakistan vs Türkiye Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Pakistan and Türkiye. Compare their overlaid silhouettes and learn how the Mercator projection distorts scale.