Which is bigger: Türkiye or Chile?

Türkiye is larger (783,562 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Chile (756,102 km²).

Why do Türkiye and Chile 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 Türkiye and Chile are distorted compared to their true land area.

Türkiye vs Chile Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Türkiye and Chile. 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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Türkiye ↗

Surface Area783,562 km²

Population82,319,724

TypeCountry

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Chile ↗

Surface Area756,102 km²

Population18,729,160

TypeCountry

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