Which is bigger: Syria or Greenland?

Greenland is larger (2,166,086 km²) — about 11.7 times the size of Syria (185,180 km²).

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

Syria vs Greenland Size Comparison

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

Surface Area2,166,086 km²

Population56,025

TypeCountry

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