Which is bigger: United States or Brazil?

United States is larger (9,833,517 km²) — about 1.2 times the size of Brazil (8,515,767 km²).

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

United States vs Brazil Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between United States 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 States ↗

Surface Area9,833,517 km²

Population326,687,501

TypeCountry

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Brazil ↗

Surface Area8,515,767 km²

Population209,469,333

TypeCountry

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