Which is bigger: Tonga or Singapore?

Tonga is larger (747 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Singapore (728 km²).

Why do Tonga and Singapore 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 Tonga and Singapore are distorted compared to their true land area.

Tonga vs Singapore Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Tonga and Singapore. 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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Tonga ↗

Surface Area747 km²

Population105,000

TypeCountry

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Singapore ↗

Surface Area728 km²

Population5,685,000

TypeCountry

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