Which is bigger: Vatican City or Brazil?

Brazil is larger (8,515,767 km²) — about 17379116.3 times the size of Vatican City (0.49 km²).

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

Vatican City vs Brazil Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Vatican City 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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Vatican City ↗

Surface Area0.49 km²

Population800

TypeCountry

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Brazil ↗

Surface Area8,515,767 km²

Population209,469,333

TypeCountry

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