Which is bigger: San Marino or Poland?

Poland is larger (312,696 km²) — about 5126.2 times the size of San Marino (61 km²).

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

San Marino vs Poland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between San Marino 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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San Marino ↗

Surface Area61 km²

Population34,000

TypeCountry

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Poland ↗

Surface Area312,696 km²

Population37,974,750

TypeCountry

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