Which is bigger: Saint Lucia or Poland?

Poland is larger (312,696 km²) — about 507.6 times the size of Saint Lucia (616 km²).

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

Saint Lucia vs Poland Size Comparison

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

Surface Area312,696 km²

Population37,974,750

TypeCountry

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