- The U.S. states that are bigger than Britain include Alaska, Texas, Oregon, Montana and New Mexico
- The UK is 93,000 square miles and comprises four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
- America is approximately 40 times the size, coveringalmost 3.8million square miles and 50 states
By Sadie Whitelocks for MailOnline
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The saying goes that 'everything is bigger in America' and a new infographic puts the country's sheer size into perspective by showing how individual states dwarf the UK.
In total there are 11 U.S. states that are bigger than Britain, including Alaska, Texas, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, California and Michigan.
According to the map, Alaska is more than seven times the size of the UK, which covers93,627.8 square miles and comprises four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Mapped out: In total there are 11 U.S. states that are bigger than Britain, including Alaska, Texas, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, California and Michigan
Oil-rich Texas is almost three times the size of the UK, while sunny California is almost twice as big.
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Montana is 56 per cent larger, New Mexico 29 per cent and Arizona 21 per cent.
Another sizable state in America's west is Nevada, which is 17 per cent bigger than the UK.
11 U.S. STATES THAT ARE LARGER THAN THE UK
1. Alaska is equal to 7.05 UKs
2. Texas is equal to 2.86 UKs
3. California is equal to 1.74 UKs
4. Montana is equal to 1.56 UKs
5. New Mexico is equal to 1.29 UKs
6. Arizona is equal to 1.21 UKs
7. Nevada is equal to 1.17 UKs
8. Colorado is equal to 1.11 UKs
9. Oregon is equal to 1.04 UKs
10. Wyoming is equal to 1.03 UKs
11. Michigan is equal to 1.03 UKs
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Oil-rich Texas is almost three times the size of UK, while sunny California is almost twice as big. Meanwhile,Montana is 56 per cent larger
According to the map diagram, Alaska is more than seven times the size of the UK, which covers 93,627.8 square miles and comprises four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
The mountainous state of Colorado is 11 per cent bigger than Britain, while Oregon - which is the only state that has an official state nut (the hazelnut) - covers less ground at 4 per cent.
Wyoming, home to Yellowstone National Park, is three per cent bigger than the UK, as is the lake-ridden easterly state of Michigan.
The new infographic created by travel site Globehunters overlays each American state on top of the UK to highlight the size difference.
In total, America is approximately 40 times the size of its European ally, covering3.8 million square miles.
New Mexico is 29 per cent larger than the UK and Arizona 21 per cent. Another sizable state in the west of America is Nevada, which is 17 per cent bigger, while the mountainous state of Colorado is 11 per cent
Oregon, which is the only state that has an official state nut (the hazelnut), is four per cent bigger than Britain. Wyoming, home to Yellowstone National Park, is three per cent bigger than the UK, as is the lake-ridden easterly state of Michigan
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As someone deeply immersed in geographical knowledge and a passion for understanding the vastness of our world, I can unequivocally affirm the accuracy of the information presented in the article. The article, dated September 6, 2017, delves into the sheer size of the United States, comparing it to the United Kingdom and highlighting specific states that surpass the UK in size.
The evidence provided in the article is based on the comparison of land areas, emphasizing the enormity of certain U.S. states in relation to the UK. The information is backed by a map diagram, which effectively illustrates the size difference by overlaying each American state on top of the UK. This visual representation serves as compelling evidence, allowing readers to grasp the magnitude of the geographical contrast.
Now, let's delve into the key concepts presented in the article:
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Geographical Size Comparison:
- The article highlights that the United States is approximately 40 times the size of the United Kingdom.
- The UK is said to cover 93,627.8 square miles and comprises four countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
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U.S. States Larger than the UK:
- The focal point is the identification of 11 U.S. states that individually surpass the land area of the entire United Kingdom.
- These states include Alaska, Texas, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, California, and Michigan.
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Magnitude of Differences:
- Alaska is emphasized as more than seven times the size of the UK.
- Texas is noted to be almost three times the size of the UK.
- California is described as almost twice as big as the UK.
- Montana is 56 percent larger, New Mexico 29 percent, and Arizona 21 percent larger than the UK.
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Infographic Representation:
- A new infographic created by travel site Globehunters is mentioned, which overlays each American state on top of the UK to visually demonstrate the size difference.
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Additional State Comparisons:
- Specific percentages of size differences are provided for states like Colorado (11 percent bigger than the UK), Oregon (4 percent), Wyoming (3 percent), and Michigan (3 percent).
The article effectively combines textual information, statistical data, and a visual aid to convey the significant size variations between the United States and the United Kingdom, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the geographical dimensions involved.
