Which is bigger: Panama or Sierra Leone?

Panama is larger (75,417 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Sierra Leone (71,740 km²).

Why do Panama and Sierra Leone 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 Panama and Sierra Leone are distorted compared to their true land area.

Panama vs Sierra Leone Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Panama and Sierra Leone. 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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Panama ↗

Surface Area75,417 km²

Population4,176,873

TypeCountry

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Sierra Leone ↗

Surface Area71,740 km²

Population7,650,154

TypeCountry

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