Which is bigger: Russia or Canada?

Russia is larger (17,098,246 km²) — about 1.7 times the size of Canada (9,984,670 km²).

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

Russia vs Canada Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Russia and Canada. 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 ↗

Total surface area17,098,246 km²ed. 2024

Population143,513,3282025

Land area16,376,870 km²2023

TypeCountry

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Canada ↗

Total surface area9,984,670 km²ed. 2024

Population41,651,6532025

Land area8,788,700 km²2023

TypeCountry

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