Which is bigger: Switzerland or Bhutan?

Switzerland is larger (41,284 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Bhutan (38,394 km²).

Why do Switzerland and Bhutan 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 Switzerland and Bhutan are distorted compared to their true land area.

Switzerland vs Bhutan Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Switzerland and Bhutan. 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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Switzerland ↗

Surface Area41,284 km²

Population8,513,227

TypeCountry

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Bhutan ↗

Surface Area38,394 km²

Population754,394

TypeCountry

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