Which is bigger: Sri Lanka or Poland?

Poland is larger (312,696 km²) — about 4.8 times the size of Sri Lanka (65,610 km²).

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

Sri Lanka vs Poland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Sri Lanka 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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Sri Lanka ↗

Surface Area65,610 km²

Population21,670,000

TypeCountry

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Poland ↗

Surface Area312,696 km²

Population37,974,750

TypeCountry

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