Which is bigger: South Korea or Poland?

Poland is larger (312,696 km²) — about 3.1 times the size of South Korea (100,210 km²).

Why do South Korea 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 South Korea and Poland are distorted compared to their true land area.

South Korea vs Poland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between South Korea 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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South Korea ↗

Surface Area100,210 km²

Population51,606,633

TypeCountry

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Poland ↗

Surface Area312,696 km²

Population37,974,750

TypeCountry

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