Which is bigger: United Kingdom or Madagascar?

Madagascar is larger (587,041 km²) — about 2.4 times the size of United Kingdom (242,495 km²).

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

United Kingdom vs Madagascar Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between United Kingdom and Madagascar. 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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Madagascar ↗

Surface Area587,041 km²

Population26,262,368

TypeCountry

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