Which is bigger: Uganda or Ghana?

Uganda is larger (241,550 km²) — about 1.0 times the size of Ghana (238,533 km²).

Why do Uganda and Ghana 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 Uganda and Ghana are distorted compared to their true land area.

Uganda vs Ghana Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Uganda and Ghana. 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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Uganda ↗

Surface Area241,550 km²

Population42,723,139

TypeCountry

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Ghana ↗

Surface Area238,533 km²

Population29,767,108

TypeCountry

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