Which is bigger: Peru or Chad?

Peru is larger (1,285,216 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Chad (1,284,000 km²).

Why do Peru and Chad 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 Peru and Chad are distorted compared to their true land area.

Peru vs Chad Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Peru and Chad. 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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Peru ↗

Surface Area1,285,216 km²

Population31,989,256

TypeCountry

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Chad ↗

Surface Area1,284,000 km²

Population15,477,751

TypeCountry

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