Which is bigger: Slovenia or New Caledonia?

Slovenia is larger (20,273 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of New Caledonia (18,575 km²).

Why do Slovenia and New Caledonia 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 Slovenia and New Caledonia are distorted compared to their true land area.

Slovenia vs New Caledonia Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Slovenia and New Caledonia. 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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Slovenia ↗

Surface Area20,273 km²

Population2,073,894

TypeCountry

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New Caledonia ↗

Surface Area18,575 km²

Population284,060

TypeCountry

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