Niger vs South Georgia
Niger is 312 times larger than South Georgia. South Georgia would fit into Niger about 312 times.
NigerSouth GeorgiaNiger moved onto South Georgia · Equal-area projection
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Niger is 312× the area of South Georgia.
| Niger | South Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 1,267,000 km² | 4,066 km² |
| Population | 27,917,831 | 35 |
| Density | 22 / km² | 0.01 / km² |
| Capital | Niamey | King Edward Point |
| Region | Western Africa | Seven seas (open ocean) |
| Coastline | Landlocked | Has a coast |
| Neighbours | 7 | 0 |
Why the map you grew up with disagrees
On a Mercator map, area grows with distance from the equator. Niger sits at about 17°N and is stretched to 1.1× its true area; South Georgia at 54° S is stretched to 2.96×. That difference is why South Georgia looks so much bigger than it is next to Niger. The figure above uses the Equal Earth projection, where every square kilometre is drawn the same size.
Questions about this pair
- Is Niger bigger than South Georgia?
- Yes. Niger is 312 times larger than South Georgia. Niger covers 1,267,000 km² and South Georgia covers 4,066 km².
- How many times does South Georgia fit into Niger?
- About 312 times: Niger has 312× the area of South Georgia.
- Why do Niger and South Georgia look different on Google Maps?
- Web maps use the Mercator projection, which stretches area with distance from the equator. Niger is drawn about 1.1× its true area there and South Georgia about 2.96×. That is why South Georgia looks so much bigger than it really is next to Niger. Kartavera uses Equal Earth, where every square kilometre is drawn the same size.
- Which has more people, Niger or South Georgia?
- Niger: 27,917,831 people against 35. Density: Niger 22 per km², South Georgia 0.01 per km².