Which is bigger: San Marino or Brazil?

Brazil is larger (8,515,767 km²) — about 139602.7 times the size of San Marino (61 km²).

Why do San Marino and Brazil 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 San Marino and Brazil are distorted compared to their true land area.

San Marino vs Brazil Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between San Marino and Brazil. 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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San Marino ↗

Surface Area61 km²

Population34,000

TypeCountry

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Brazil ↗

Surface Area8,515,767 km²

Population209,469,333

TypeCountry

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