Which is bigger: Qatar or Gambia?

Qatar is larger (11,636.81 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Gambia (11,295 km²).

Why do Qatar and Gambia 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 Qatar and Gambia are distorted compared to their true land area.

Qatar vs Gambia Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Qatar and Gambia. 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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Qatar ↗

Total surface area11,636.81 km²ed. 2024

Population2,972,2152025

Land area11,490 km²2023

TypeCountry

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Gambia ↗

Total surface area11,295 km²ed. 2024

Population2,822,0932025

Land area10,120 km²2023

TypeCountry

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