Which is bigger: Timor-Leste or Bahamas?

Timor-Leste is larger (14,874 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Bahamas (13,943 km²).

Why do Timor-Leste and Bahamas 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 Timor-Leste and Bahamas are distorted compared to their true land area.

Timor-Leste vs Bahamas Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Timor-Leste and Bahamas. 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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Timor-Leste ↗

Surface Area14,874 km²

Population1,267,972

TypeCountry

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Bahamas ↗

Surface Area13,943 km²

Population385,640

TypeCountry

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