Sweden vs California: A Tale of Two Titans (Except One Isn't Quite So Titan-y)
Ah, California and Sweden. Two places that conjure up wildly different images. California: sun-drenched beaches, Hollywood glamour, and enough avocado toast to feed a small nation. Sweden: Vikings, fjords so pretty they should be illegal, and enough meatballs to, well, also feed a small nation. But one question has plagued geographers (and lovers of trivia) for years: just how big are these guys?
California: The Land of Endless Summer (Almost)
California boasts a whopping 163,696 square miles. That's a lot of space to squeeze in Hollywood egos, Redwood National Park, and enough tech giants to make your phone mysteriously listen to you all the time. Imagine driving for, like, ever and still being in California. It's basically its own country, except with way better burritos.
Sweden: The Not-So-Small Small Country
Sweden, on the other hand, clocks in at 173,732 square miles. Yes, you read that right, folks. Sweden is actually bigger than California! Take that, land of endless sunshine! That's enough space for Vikings to roam freely, for moose to have existential crises in the wilderness, and for everyone to have a summer cabin to escape the mosquitos (because yes, Sweden has mosquitos. Sorry to burst your idyllic bubble).
The Great Scandinavian Smackdown (Except It's Not Really a Smackdown)
So, Sweden wins on size. But does that mean California loses? Absolutely not! California has sunshine, Hollywood, and, as previously mentioned, amazing burritos. Sweden has...well, Sweden has its own unique charm. Like, universal healthcare and those fabulous knit sweaters everyone seems to own.
The Moral of the Story? Size Isn't Everything
In the end, both California and Sweden are awesome places with a lot to offer. California: for when you want to tan your bod and chase celebrities. Sweden: for when you want to embrace your inner Viking and eat your weight in meatballs. So, which one should you visit? The real answer is YES. Just don't forget the sunscreen in California and the bug spray in Sweden. Happy travels!
