Which is bigger: Poland or Africa?

Africa is larger (30,370,000 km²) — about 97.1 times the size of Poland (312,696 km²).

Why do Poland and Africa 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 Poland and Africa are distorted compared to their true land area.

Poland vs Africa Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Poland and Africa. 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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Poland ↗

Surface Area312,696 km²

Population37,974,750

TypeCountry

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Africa

Surface Area30,370,000 km²

Population1,400,000,000

TypeContinent

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