Which is bigger: Qatar or Jamaica?

Qatar is larger (11,586 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Jamaica (10,991 km²).

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

Qatar vs Jamaica Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Qatar and Jamaica. 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 ↗

Surface Area11,586 km²

Population2,781,677

TypeCountry

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Jamaica ↗

Surface Area10,991 km²

Population2,934,855

TypeCountry

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