Which is bigger: Sierra Leone or Greenland?

Greenland is larger (2,166,086 km²) — about 30.2 times the size of Sierra Leone (71,740 km²).

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

Sierra Leone vs Greenland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Sierra Leone 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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Sierra Leone ↗

Surface Area71,740 km²

Population7,650,154

TypeCountry

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Greenland ↗

Surface Area2,166,086 km²

Population56,025

TypeCountry

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