Which is bigger: Samoa or Luxembourg?

Samoa is larger (2,831 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Luxembourg (2,586 km²).

Why do Samoa and Luxembourg 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 Samoa and Luxembourg are distorted compared to their true land area.

Samoa vs Luxembourg Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Samoa and Luxembourg. 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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Samoa ↗

Surface Area2,831 km²

Population200,000

TypeCountry

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Luxembourg ↗

Surface Area2,586 km²

Population607,950

TypeCountry

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