Which is bigger: Syria or Cambodia?

Syria is larger (185,180 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Cambodia (181,035 km²).

Why do Syria and Cambodia 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 Syria and Cambodia are distorted compared to their true land area.

Syria vs Cambodia Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Syria and Cambodia. 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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Syria ↗

Surface Area185,180 km²

Population16,906,283

TypeCountry

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Cambodia ↗

Surface Area181,035 km²

Population16,249,798

TypeCountry

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