Which is bigger: Slovakia or Brazil?

Brazil is larger (8,515,767 km²) — about 173.7 times the size of Slovakia (49,037 km²).

Why do Slovakia and Brazil 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 Slovakia and Brazil are distorted compared to their true land area.

Slovakia vs Brazil Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Slovakia and Brazil. 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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Slovakia ↗

Surface Area49,037 km²

Population5,446,771

TypeCountry

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Brazil ↗

Surface Area8,515,767 km²

Population209,469,333

TypeCountry

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