Which is bigger: Suriname or Tunisia?

Suriname is larger (163,820 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Tunisia (163,610 km²).

Why do Suriname and Tunisia 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 Suriname and Tunisia are distorted compared to their true land area.

Suriname vs Tunisia Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Suriname and Tunisia. 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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Suriname ↗

Surface Area163,820 km²

Population575,991

TypeCountry

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Tunisia ↗

Surface Area163,610 km²

Population11,565,204

TypeCountry

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