Which is bigger: Spain or Brazil?

Brazil is larger (8,515,767 km²) — about 16.8 times the size of Spain (505,990 km²).

Why do Spain and Brazil 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 Spain and Brazil are distorted compared to their true land area.

Spain vs Brazil Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Spain and Brazil. 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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Spain ↗

Surface Area505,990 km²

Population46,796,540

TypeCountry

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Brazil ↗

Surface Area8,515,767 km²

Population209,469,333

TypeCountry

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