Which is bigger: Solomon Islands or Poland?

Poland is larger (312,696 km²) — about 10.8 times the size of Solomon Islands (28,896 km²).

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

Solomon Islands vs Poland Size Comparison

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

Surface Area312,696 km²

Population37,974,750

TypeCountry

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