Which is bigger: Saint Lucia or Andorra?

Saint Lucia is larger (616 km²) — about 1.3 times the size of Andorra (468 km²).

Why do Saint Lucia and Andorra 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 Saint Lucia and Andorra are distorted compared to their true land area.

Saint Lucia vs Andorra Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Saint Lucia and Andorra. 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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Saint Lucia ↗

Surface Area616 km²

Population183,000

TypeCountry

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Andorra ↗

Surface Area468 km²

Population77,000

TypeCountry

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