The Great Illinois-Europe Face-Off: Hold My Corn Dog!
Ever looked at a map and thought, "Man, Illinois seems kinda big, but is it Europe big?" Buckle up, buttercup, because we're about to dive into a geographical showdown of epic proportions!
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Illinois: The Land of Lincoln (and Surprisingly Big Stuff)
At a whopping 57,913 square miles, Illinois is no shrinking violet. It's bigger than some countries you might think (sorry, Belgium, you're waffle-y good, but not that big). Fun fact: Illinois is actually the 25th largest state in the US. So it's not exactly Texas-sized, but it's definitely got room for cornfields, Chicago deep dish, and Abraham Lincoln's ghost to roam (hopefully friendly ghost).
Europe: A Continent of Many Countries (and Most Are Smaller Than Illinois)
Europe, on the other hand, is a whole continent, packing in a whopping 3.93 million square miles. That's like 68 Illinoises smooshed together! Basically, Europe is YUGE. You've got tiny countries like Monaco that could fit inside a Chicago Bears stadium, and mammoths like France that would swallow Illinois whole.
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So, Who Wins the Size Wars?
Europe, hands down. But hey, Illinois holds its own! Think of it this way: you could road trip across Illinois in a day, but a European adventure might take a bit longer (and involve way more delicious pastries).
Fun Fact: If Illinois were a European country, it would be about the size of Bulgaria. So next time you're enjoying some Bulgarian banitsa (flaky pastry goodness), remember, it could be like eating a piece of Illinois (in a delicious, non-literal way).
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How Big is Illinois Compared to Europe? FAQ
How to fit all of Europe into Illinois? Not possible! But you could try a really good miniaturization ray (science fiction not included).
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How to road trip across Europe in a day (like Illinois)? Not gonna happen. Europe's big, pack your snacks.
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How to eat your way through Illinois and Bulgaria? Easy! Start with a Chicago deep dish and end with some banitsa.
How to learn more about Illinois? Google it, or better yet, visit and eat all the deep dish!
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How to learn more about Europe? Same as Illinois, but maybe with a side of croissants.
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