Which is bigger: Sweden or Uzbekistan?

Sweden is larger (450,295 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Uzbekistan (447,400 km²).

Why do Sweden and Uzbekistan 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 Sweden and Uzbekistan are distorted compared to their true land area.

Sweden vs Uzbekistan Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Sweden and Uzbekistan. 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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Sweden ↗

Surface Area450,295 km²

Population10,175,214

TypeCountry

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Uzbekistan ↗

Surface Area447,400 km²

Population32,955,400

TypeCountry

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