The island group covers a land area of 18 274 km2, this is about twice the size of Cyprus or slightly smaller than the US state of New Jersey.
Xirmooyinka jasiiraddu waxay daboolayaan aag dhul ah 18 274 km2, tani waxay qiyaas ahaan labanlaab tahay baaxadda Qubrus ama waxoogaa ka mug yar dhulka Mareykanka ee New Jersey.