Texas: Hold My Lone Star Beer, Because We're About to Get Schooled in Size
Ah, Texas. The land of wide-open spaces, ten-gallon hats, and that undeniable swagger that says, "Everything's bigger in Texas." But hold on to your Stetsons, folks, because we're about to expose a little truth about the Lone Star State's tall tales...when it comes to size, that is.
Mexico: The Big Burrito You Didn't See Coming
Now, Texas is nothing to sneeze at. It's a whopper of a state, sprawling across 268,596 square miles. You could fit several European countries in there, easy peasy. But here's the thing, Mexico? Mexico laughs at your measly 268,596 square miles. It chortles. It guffaws. Because Mexico boasts a land area of a whopping 761,600 square miles. That's almost three times the size of Texas.
Imagine fitting three Texases into one giant sombrero. That's Mexico, my friends.
Texas vs. Mexico: A Tale of Two Maps
Here's where things get interesting. We've all seen those world maps where Greenland looks like it could swallow Canada whole, right? Well, those maps use a sneaky trick called the Mercator projection. It stretches things out near the poles, making places like Greenland and (surprise!) Texas look way bigger than they actually are.
Mexico, nestled down nice and cozy near the equator, gets a more accurate portrayal. So, the next time you see a world map and think Texas is dominating the scene, remember – it's all a cartographical illusion!
Don't Mess With Texas...But Maybe Don't Mess With Mexico Either
Now, this isn't to say Texas should pack up its boots and head home. It's still a mighty fine state with a whole lot to offer. But next time you're bragging about Texas being the biggest and the best, remember – Mexico might just have you beat in the size department.
Just don't tell your Texan friends we told you. They might take it personal.
