Which is bigger: Sri Lanka or Greenland?

Greenland is larger (2,166,086 km²) — about 33.0 times the size of Sri Lanka (65,610 km²).

Why do Sri Lanka and Greenland 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 Sri Lanka and Greenland are distorted compared to their true land area.

Sri Lanka vs Greenland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Sri Lanka and Greenland. 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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Sri Lanka ↗

Surface Area65,610 km²

Population21,670,000

TypeCountry

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Greenland ↗

Surface Area2,166,086 km²

Population56,025

TypeCountry

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