Which is bigger: Thailand or Spain?

Thailand is larger (513,120 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Spain (505,990 km²).

Why do Thailand and Spain 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 Thailand and Spain are distorted compared to their true land area.

Thailand vs Spain Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Thailand and Spain. 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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Thailand ↗

Surface Area513,120 km²

Population69,428,524

TypeCountry

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Spain ↗

Surface Area505,990 km²

Population46,796,540

TypeCountry

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