Which is bigger: Samoa or Poland?

Poland is larger (312,696 km²) — about 110.5 times the size of Samoa (2,831 km²).

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

Samoa vs Poland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Samoa 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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Samoa ↗

Surface Area2,831 km²

Population200,000

TypeCountry

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Poland ↗

Surface Area312,696 km²

Population37,974,750

TypeCountry

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