Our planet is the 5th largest in the solar system. It has a circumference of about 40,075 km so it will take a long time to orbit the planet even in the fastest jet available. But thanks to modern technology, we can virtually visit and see different places without spending too much money.
Check out the size differences of certain states, countries, and continents. For instance, would you expect Canada to fit inside Africa so well here?
Red Features A Total Population Greater Than The Gray
As you can clearly see from this map, Americans tend to favor coastal states. The red areas on the map represent states with a higher population density than the gray areas. The vast majority of the red areas are located on the coasts, with the largest concentration of red in southern California. This suggests that many Americans are drawn to the coastal lifestyle, which often includes milder weather and more access to outdoor activities.
1. The United States vs. Australia
When you think of America, itโs perfectly normal to wonder at just how huge the country is. Because it is. Think of Australia though and not a lot of people will think that itโs enormous in its own right. This map should open a lot of eyes though. Australia is massive!
Idaho. A northwestern U.S. state known for its mountainous landscapes, vast swaths of protected wilderness, and outdoor recreation areas. And yes, it is a big state. Stick it in an island country like Greenland though, and it sits right smack in the middle. At least Idaho is comfortable.
So about Greenlandโฆ It almost dwarfs the state of Idaho but put Greenland in Africa and, wellโฆ The problem is Greenland did not bless the rains in Africa. Sorry.
Known for its beautiful beaches and picturesque coastlines, Florida is on every vacationers list. The Norwegian sea is wide enough to house the state of Florida though. Enough to surround the US state with water. And have extras for ships.
The middle east boasts of a rich history, with a variety of cultures and a lot of controversial moments. Vast deserts with preserved ancient cities make for amazing photos for travelers.
Nevada, being the 7th most extensive, the 32nd-most populous, and the 9th-least densely populated of the U.S. states finds itself crushed by the massive lands of Iran. Persia was a powerful ancient civilization, one that made good use of all its space.
India takes up about half of Americaโs space. And yet, India is the 7th largest country by area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. So imagine cramming all of those facts in a country thatโs about half of an already well populated America.
Everyone goes on about how, when Texans visit family across the state, theyโll need to drive for a long, long time. Thatโs true, so imagine having to visit family across Africa. Gas budget is crying. But hey, imagine the adventure that awaits.
Greenland seems intimidating, especially since its not often discussed, but itโs not that huge compared to South America. Then again South America is just massive. Like really huge.
Well no but an immersion will always leave a few influences here and there. Theyโre both islands technically so it is interesting to see their differences in terms of land mass. Time for a visit.
People think of wide open plains with forests, mountains, and lots of animals. And theyโre right but Africa also has big cities. No one gives much thought to just how enormous this continent is but here you go. Itโs right there too, so visiting isnโt exactly difficult. Thereโs nothing that a hundred men or more could ever doโฆ
Enough with the political jokes. Sure they donโt always get along but they have similarities in the fact that they are both one huge piece of land. Itโs probably a good thing that these 2 superpowers are so far apart anyway.
New Zealand consists of two main landmasses. The North Island (Te Ika-a-Mฤui) and the South Island (Te Waipounamu). Oh, and over 700 smaller islands too. Hard to fathom how that is especially seeing how small it is sitting in the US Midwest.
Two different places with vastly different cultures. Except pizza but weโre talking about a state thatโs about more or less the same size as a country. Like many toppings on a pizza.
Itโs a high-heeled boot over an eastern sneaker this time. Italy was never marketed as a big country. Theyโre more about the culture, the food, and the mob. Wonder if the mob ever dealt with alligatorsโฆ
Montanaโs diverse terrain ranges from the Rocky Mountains to the Great Plains, with wide-open spaces and a vast wilderness preserve that passes into Canada. Itโs a picturesque state that is large enough to intimate travelers but it is a child compared to Mongoliaโs vast rugged expanse.
Itโs up to you to decide which one is bigger. After all, these 2 nations are all about sizes and numbers. Pretty close to each other geographically speaking but way different in terms of lifestyle and culture.
Cuba is another island country, known for its difficulties in terms of Americans visiting but itโs not impossible. But at least Cuba can fit in the Hudson bay. Then again, Canada is pretty massive.
So going back to just how incredibly large Canada is. Put it in the continent known as Africa and you have a little hatchback next to an SUV. Once again proving just how much people underestimate Africa. Back to geography classes then.
Our planet is the 5th largest in the solar system. It has a circumference of about 40,075 km so it will take a long time to orbit the planet even in the fastest jet available. But thanks to modern technology, we can virtually visit and see different places without spending too much money.
Check out the size differences of certain states, countries, and continents. For instance, would you expect Canada to fit inside Africa so well here?
Red Features A Total Population Greater Than The Gray
As you can clearly see from this map, Americans tend to favor coastal states. The red areas on the map represent states with a higher population density than the gray areas. The vast majority of the red areas are located on the coasts, with the largest concentration of red in southern California. This suggests that many Americans are drawn to the coastal lifestyle, which often includes milder weather and more access to outdoor activities.