Texas: Hold My Lone Star Beer, New York, We're Talking BIG
Ever looked at a map and thought, "Dang, Texas is long. Like, really long"? Well, you ain't wrong, partner. Texas is so big, it puts the "extra" in "extra large." But how big exactly are we talking here? Let's wrangle some facts and put the size of Texas into perspective, ya'll.
New York vs. Texas: A Tale of Two Titans (Except One is WAY Bigger)
New York: The City That Never Sleeps (and Never Seems to End)
New York is no slouch in the size department. It clocks in at a respectable 54,555 square miles, which is enough space to fit a whole lotta skyscrapers, subways, and Broadway show tunes.
Texas: You Can Fit Almost Everything (and Everyone) Here
But Texas? Hold onto your Stetsons, folks, because the Lone Star State boasts a whopping 268,596 square miles. That's almost 5 times bigger than New York! Imagine fitting five New Yorks inside Texas, with room to spare for a rodeo or two.
Just How Big is Texas, You Ask? Let Me Put it This Way...
- King-Sized Ranch: The King Ranch in Texas? Bigger than Rhode Island. Yep, you could fit that whole state inside a Texas cattle ranch.
- Megalopolis? More Like Megalo-State: If Texas were its own country, it would be the 40th largest in the world, bigger than most European countries.
- Social Distancing Texan Style: Texas has more space than people. Way more. With a population density of around 110 people per square mile, you can social distance without even trying.
So, the next time you're thinking about wide-open spaces, think Texas. We've got the room to roam, the friendly folks (and maybe a few tumbleweeds), and enough space to make even the biggest city feel like a quaint village.
How to Texas-Sized: Your FAQ
How to Fit All of Texas on a Map? Fold it repeatedly. Maybe invest in a bigger map.
How to Explain Texas-Sized to Someone from New York? Tell them it's like Central Park, but with more cows and less hot dog stands.
How to Get Lost in Texas? Easy! Just pick a highway and keep driving. You might not see another town for a while.
How to Embrace Your Inner Texan? Boots, barbecue, and a healthy dose of "yeehaw" are a good start.
How to Not Get Eaten by a Texas-Sized Mosquito? Maybe pack some bug spray. Just in case.
