South Georgia vs Sweden
Sweden is 110 times larger than South Georgia. South Georgia would fit into Sweden about 110 times.
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South Georgia is 0.01× the area of Sweden. Put the other way, Sweden is 110× the size of South Georgia.
| South Georgia | Sweden | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 4,066 km² | 447,425 km² |
| Population | 35 | 10,596,620 |
| Density | 0.01 / km² | 24 / km² |
| Capital | King Edward Point | Stockholm |
| Region | Seven seas (open ocean) | Northern Europe |
| Coastline | Has a coast | Has a coast |
| Neighbours | 0 | 2 |
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; Sweden at 62° N is stretched to 4.65×. That difference is why Sweden looks so much bigger than it is next to South Georgia. 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 Sweden?
- No. South Georgia is 110 times smaller than Sweden. South Georgia covers 4,066 km² and Sweden covers 447,425 km².
- How many times does South Georgia fit into Sweden?
- About 110 times: Sweden has 110× the area of South Georgia.
- Why do South Georgia and Sweden 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 Sweden about 4.65×. That is why Sweden looks so much bigger than it really is next to South Georgia. Kartavera uses Equal Earth, where every square kilometre is drawn the same size.
- Which has more people, South Georgia or Sweden?
- Sweden: 10,596,620 people against 35. Density: South Georgia 0.01 per km², Sweden 24 per km².