Which is bigger: Tajikistan or Greece?

Tajikistan is larger (143,100 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Greece (131,990 km²).

Why do Tajikistan and Greece 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 Tajikistan and Greece are distorted compared to their true land area.

Tajikistan vs Greece Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Tajikistan and Greece. 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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Tajikistan ↗

Surface Area143,100 km²

Population9,100,837

TypeCountry

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Greece ↗

Surface Area131,990 km²

Population10,731,726

TypeCountry

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