Which is bigger: Palau or Seychelles?

Palau is larger (459 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Seychelles (452 km²).

Why do Palau and Seychelles 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 Palau and Seychelles are distorted compared to their true land area.

Palau vs Seychelles Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Palau and Seychelles. 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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Palau ↗

Surface Area459 km²

Population18,000

TypeCountry

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Seychelles ↗

Surface Area452 km²

Population98,000

TypeCountry

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