Which is bigger: Puerto Rico or Poland?

Poland is larger (312,696 km²) — about 35.3 times the size of Puerto Rico (8,870 km²).

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

Puerto Rico vs Poland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Puerto Rico and Poland. 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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Puerto Rico ↗

Surface Area8,870 km²

Population3,195,153

TypeCountry

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Poland ↗

Surface Area312,696 km²

Population37,974,750

TypeCountry

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