Which is bigger: Palestine or Brunei?

Palestine is larger (6,220 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Brunei (5,765 km²).

Why do Palestine and Brunei 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 Palestine and Brunei are distorted compared to their true land area.

Palestine vs Brunei Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Palestine and Brunei. 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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Palestine ↗

Surface Area6,220 km²

Population4,569,087

TypeCountry

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Brunei ↗

Surface Area5,765 km²

Population428,962

TypeCountry

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