Which is bigger: Saudi Arabia or Greenland?

Greenland is larger (2,166,086 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Saudi Arabia (2,149,690 km²).

Why do Saudi Arabia and Greenland 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 Saudi Arabia and Greenland are distorted compared to their true land area.

Saudi Arabia vs Greenland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Saudi Arabia and Greenland. 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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Saudi Arabia ↗

Surface Area2,149,690 km²

Population33,699,947

TypeCountry

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Greenland ↗

Surface Area2,166,086 km²

Population56,025

TypeCountry

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