Is Australia Larger Than India?
Yes. While India has more than 50 times Australia's population, Australia is significantly larger in land area. Australia covers 7,692,024 km², making it the 6th-largest country on Earth, while India covers 3,287,263 km² (7th-largest).
Australia is approximately 2.34 times larger than India.
| Country | Area (km²) | Area (mi²) | Rank | East-West Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 7,692,024 km² | 2,969,907 mi² | #6 | ~4,000 km |
| 🇮🇳 India | 3,287,263 km² | 1,269,219 mi² | #7 | ~2,933 km |
Australia is the only country that governs an entire continental landmass. On the Equal Earth projection, its vast southern expanse is rendered without the elongation seen in polar-stretched charts.