Which is bigger: Solomon Islands or Albania?

Solomon Islands is larger (28,896 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Albania (28,748 km²).

Why do Solomon Islands and Albania 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 Solomon Islands and Albania are distorted compared to their true land area.

Solomon Islands vs Albania Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Solomon Islands and Albania. 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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Solomon Islands ↗

Surface Area28,896 km²

Population652,858

TypeCountry

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Albania ↗

Surface Area28,748 km²

Population2,866,376

TypeCountry

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