Which is bigger: San Marino or Tuvalu?

San Marino is larger (61 km²) — about 2.3 times the size of Tuvalu (26 km²).

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

San Marino vs Tuvalu Size Comparison

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

Surface Area26 km²

Population11,000

TypeCountry

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