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Greenland looks enormous on most maps, but when dragged across Africa it becomes obvious that Africa is more than fourteen times larger.

Russia appears massive on most world maps due to Mercator projection distortion, but when compared directly with the United States, its true size becomes more apparent.

Alaska alone rivals both east and west coasts of the continental United States, revealing just how vast it really is.

Drag Texas across Europe to see how it stacks up against nations like France, Germany, and Spain.

Two global giants often compared in economy and politics also have remarkably close land areas, though their shapes differ greatly.

Two island nations of similar population but very different geography—see how the UK and Japan compare in land area.

Africa dwarfs common expectations—move it over Europe, Asia, or North America and its scale becomes undeniable.

Brazil's landmass is so extensive it can rival entire continents like Europe, Australia, and even the Indian subcontinent.

India often feels like just another country on the map, but when placed over Europe its size stretches across much of the continent.