Which is bigger: Switzerland or Brazil?

Brazil is larger (8,515,767 km²) — about 206.3 times the size of Switzerland (41,284 km²).

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

Switzerland vs Brazil Size Comparison

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

Surface Area8,515,767 km²

Population209,469,333

TypeCountry

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