Which is bigger: United Kingdom or Brazil?

Brazil is larger (8,515,767 km²) — about 35.1 times the size of United Kingdom (242,495 km²).

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

United Kingdom vs Brazil Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between United Kingdom 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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United Kingdom ↗

Surface Area242,495 km²

Population66,460,344

TypeCountry

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Brazil ↗

Surface Area8,515,767 km²

Population209,469,333

TypeCountry

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