South Georgia vs Wallis and Futuna
South Georgia is 14.8 times larger than Wallis and Futuna. Wallis and Futuna would fit into South Georgia about 15 times.
South GeorgiaWallis and FutunaSouth Georgia moved onto Wallis and Futuna · Equal-area projection
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South Georgia is 14.8× the area of Wallis and Futuna.
| South Georgia | Wallis and Futuna | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | 4,066 km² | 274 km² |
| Population | 35 | 11,558 |
| Density | 0.01 / km² | 42 / km² |
| Capital | King Edward Point | Mata-Utu |
| Region | Seven seas (open ocean) | Polynesia |
| Coastline | Has a coast | Has a coast |
| Neighbours | 0 | 0 |
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; Wallis and Futuna at 14° S is stretched to 1.06×. That difference is why South Georgia looks so much bigger than it is next to Wallis and Futuna. 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 Wallis and Futuna?
- Yes. South Georgia is 14.8 times larger than Wallis and Futuna. South Georgia covers 4,066 km² and Wallis and Futuna covers 274 km².
- How many times does Wallis and Futuna fit into South Georgia?
- About 15 times: South Georgia has 14.8× the area of Wallis and Futuna.
- Why do South Georgia and Wallis and Futuna 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 Wallis and Futuna about 1.06×. That is why South Georgia looks so much bigger than it really is next to Wallis and Futuna. Kartavera uses Equal Earth, where every square kilometre is drawn the same size.
- Which has more people, South Georgia or Wallis and Futuna?
- Wallis and Futuna: 11,558 people against 35. Density: South Georgia 0.01 per km², Wallis and Futuna 42 per km².