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Discover exactly how Texas stacks up against Europe in terms of size and see if the Lone Star State could hold its own on the other side of the Atlantic.
Key takeaways:
- Texas is 268,596 square miles in size.
- Ireland, Portugal, and Hungary fit inside Texas.
- Texas is almost twice the size of Germany.
- Sweden, Spain, and France are smaller than Texas.
- Russia is significantly larger than Texas.
What Countries In Europe Will Fit Inside Texas?
Ireland, Portugal, and Hungary could all waltz right into Texas and still have room for a good ol’ fashioned hoedown. The Lone Star State stretches over 268,596 square miles, big enough to host these countries and still have enough space to park a few herds of cattle.
You could also fit Austria, the Czech Republic, and Serbia, and still have space left for a few barbeque pits. The sheer size disparity starts to make sense when you realize Texas is almost twice as big as Germany. That’s a whole lot of bratwurst we’re talking about!
One could whimsically say that Texans might just appreciate the extra space for their legendary egos. After all, everything is bigger in Texas, right? It’s a fact that brings a tear of pride to any Texan eye.
What Countries in Europe Are Closest in Size to Texas?
When it comes to size, Texas is a heavyweight champ wearing a star-speckled belt. At about 268,596 square miles, Texas takes up more space than that one couch in your living room you keep bumping into. On our European menu, Sweden flashes its blue and yellow stripes, featuring an area of around 173,860 square miles. But don’t let Sweden’s modest nordic charm fool you—it’s significantly smaller.
Next up, Spain enters the ring at approximately 195,365 square miles, coming closer to Texas’s formidable boundaries but still not quite matching the Lone Star State’s sprawl. France flirts with Texas too, dressed in its 212,035 square-mile ensemble, offering a comparable landmass but still falling short like a baguette in a ten-gallon hat.
Lastly, on the shortlist stands Germany, with its efficient use of 137,988 square miles—a considerable land mass but practically a petite decimal next to the vastness of Texas.
In simple matters of land size, Texas could give these European countries a run for their euros. So next time you’re in Texas, remember: you’re walking on land large enough to make European countries look like they’re wearing size small.
What Country in Europe Is Bigger Than Texas?
The lone star state sure is massive, but it isn’t the biggest cowboy in the global wild west. Enter Russia, the titan of espresso-sipping Europe! With Mother Russia’s sprawling 17.1 million square kilometers, it’s like comparing a champion heavyweight to a tiny boxer still working out the ropes.
Texas, by contrast, sits comfortably at about 695,000 square kilometers, which means you could fit Texas into Russia over 24 times. That’s a whopping lot of ten-gallon hats, my friend.
Russia spans across two continents, but its part in Europe alone dwarfs Texas. Measurements aside, just imagine how many more matryoshka dolls it could hold compared to cowboy boots.
