Which is bigger: Zimbabwe or Greenland?

Greenland is larger (2,166,086 km²) — about 5.5 times the size of Zimbabwe (390,757 km²).

Why do Zimbabwe and Greenland 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 Zimbabwe and Greenland are distorted compared to their true land area.

Zimbabwe vs Greenland Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Zimbabwe and Greenland. 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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Zimbabwe ↗

Surface Area390,757 km²

Population14,439,018

TypeCountry

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Greenland ↗

Surface Area2,166,086 km²

Population56,025

TypeCountry

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