Which is bigger: Ukraine or Brazil?

Brazil is larger (8,515,767 km²) — about 14.1 times the size of Ukraine (603,500 km²).

Why do Ukraine and Brazil 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 Ukraine and Brazil are distorted compared to their true land area.

Ukraine vs Brazil Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Ukraine and Brazil. 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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Ukraine ↗

Surface Area603,500 km²

Population44,622,516

TypeCountry

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Brazil ↗

Surface Area8,515,767 km²

Population209,469,333

TypeCountry

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