Which is bigger: Senegal or Greenland?

Greenland is larger (2,166,086 km²) — about 11.0 times the size of Senegal (196,722 km²).

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

Senegal vs Greenland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Senegal 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.

Loading comparison...

Senegal ↗

Surface Area196,722 km²

Population15,854,360

TypeCountry

Loading contour...

Greenland ↗

Surface Area2,166,086 km²

Population56,025

TypeCountry

Loading contour...