Which is bigger: Tunisia or Bangladesh?

Tunisia is larger (163,610 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Bangladesh (147,570 km²).

Why do Tunisia and Bangladesh 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 Tunisia and Bangladesh are distorted compared to their true land area.

Tunisia vs Bangladesh Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Tunisia and Bangladesh. 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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Tunisia ↗

Surface Area163,610 km²

Population11,565,204

TypeCountry

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Bangladesh ↗

Surface Area147,570 km²

Population161,356,039

TypeCountry

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