Which is bigger: South Sudan or Ukraine?

South Sudan is larger (619,745 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Ukraine (603,500 km²).

Why do South Sudan and Ukraine 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 Sudan and Ukraine are distorted compared to their true land area.

South Sudan vs Ukraine Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between South Sudan and Ukraine. 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 Sudan ↗

Surface Area619,745 km²

Population10,975,920

TypeCountry

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Ukraine ↗

Surface Area603,500 km²

Population44,622,516

TypeCountry

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