Which is bigger: Russia or Brazil?

Russia is larger (17,098,246 km²) — about 2.0 times the size of Brazil (8,515,767 km²).

Why do Russia and Brazil 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 Russia and Brazil are distorted compared to their true land area.

Russia vs Brazil Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Russia and Brazil. 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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Russia ↗

Surface Area17,098,246 km²

Population144,478,050

TypeCountry

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Brazil ↗

Surface Area8,515,767 km²

Population209,469,333

TypeCountry

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