South Georgia vs Spain
Spain is 124 times larger than South Georgia. South Georgia would fit into Spain about 124 times.
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South Georgia is 0.01× the area of Spain. Put the other way, Spain is 124× the size of South Georgia.
| South Georgia | Spain | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 4,066 km² | 505,990 km² |
| Population | 35 | 49,355,143 |
| Density | 0.01 / km² | 98 / km² |
| Capital | King Edward Point | Madrid |
| Region | Seven seas (open ocean) | Southern Europe |
| Coastline | Has a coast | Has a coast |
| Neighbours | 0 | 3 |
Why the map you grew up with disagrees
On a Mercator map, area grows with distance from the equator. South Georgia sits at about 54°S and is stretched to 2.96× its true area; Spain at 40° N is stretched to 1.71×. That difference is why South Georgia looks so much bigger than it is next to Spain. The figure above uses the Equal Earth projection, where every square kilometre is drawn the same size.
Questions about this pair
- Is South Georgia bigger than Spain?
- No. South Georgia is 124 times smaller than Spain. South Georgia covers 4,066 km² and Spain covers 505,990 km².
- How many times does South Georgia fit into Spain?
- About 124 times: Spain has 124× the area of South Georgia.
- Why do South Georgia and Spain look different on Google Maps?
- Web maps use the Mercator projection, which stretches area with distance from the equator. South Georgia is drawn about 2.96× its true area there and Spain about 1.71×. That is why South Georgia looks so much bigger than it really is next to Spain. Kartavera uses Equal Earth, where every square kilometre is drawn the same size.
- Which has more people, South Georgia or Spain?
- Spain: 49,355,143 people against 35. Density: South Georgia 0.01 per km², Spain 98 per km².