Which is bigger: Paraguay or Zimbabwe?

Paraguay is larger (406,752 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Zimbabwe (390,757 km²).

Why do Paraguay and Zimbabwe 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 Paraguay and Zimbabwe are distorted compared to their true land area.

Paraguay vs Zimbabwe Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Paraguay and Zimbabwe. 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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Paraguay ↗

Surface Area406,752 km²

Population6,956,071

TypeCountry

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Zimbabwe ↗

Surface Area390,757 km²

Population14,439,018

TypeCountry

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