Which is bigger: Portugal or Jordan?

Portugal is larger (92,090 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Jordan (89,342 km²).

Why do Portugal and Jordan 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 Portugal and Jordan are distorted compared to their true land area.

Portugal vs Jordan Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Portugal and Jordan. 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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Portugal ↗

Surface Area92,090 km²

Population10,283,822

TypeCountry

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Jordan ↗

Surface Area89,342 km²

Population9,956,011

TypeCountry

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