Which is bigger: Uruguay or Suriname?

Uruguay is larger (181,034 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Suriname (163,820 km²).

Why do Uruguay and Suriname 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 Uruguay and Suriname are distorted compared to their true land area.

Uruguay vs Suriname Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Uruguay and Suriname. 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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Uruguay ↗

Surface Area181,034 km²

Population3,449,299

TypeCountry

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Suriname ↗

Surface Area163,820 km²

Population575,991

TypeCountry

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