Which is bigger: Senegal or Syria?

Senegal is larger (196,722 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Syria (185,180 km²).

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

Senegal vs Syria Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Senegal and Syria. 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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Senegal ↗

Surface Area196,722 km²

Population15,854,360

TypeCountry

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Syria ↗

Surface Area185,180 km²

Population16,906,283

TypeCountry

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