So You Think Florida's Big? Buckle Up, Buttercup!
Living in Florida is kind of like living on a giant lizard tongue that stretches out into the sunny unknown. It's a beautiful state, don't get me wrong (alligators and all), but when it comes to sheer size, there's a whole lotta land out there that makes Florida look like a sandcastle.
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The Sunshine State: Not Quite the Biggest Block on the Beach
Florida clocks in at a respectable 65,755 square miles. That's a lot of beach to comb, a lot of swamps to navigate, and a lot of retirees to shuffle across the shuffleboard courts. But here's the kicker: there are a whopping 46 states that come in smaller packages!
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That's right, folks. Florida ain't even close to the top of the size charts (except maybe for the most retirees per square mile... that one they might win).
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They Might Be Tiny, But They're Mighty! (Probably)
So, which states are these pint-sized powerhouses? Well, we're talking about the likes of:
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- Rhode Island: Basically a city with a state license plate. Fun fact: you can probably throw a frisbee from one end to the other.
- Connecticut: Home to more hedge funds than square miles, Connecticut is basically a fancy version of Rhode Island, with slightly less frisbee-throwing potential.
- New Jersey: New Jersey may be the armpit of America (allegedly), but hey, at least it's a small armpit!
Basically, if you can't find a state on a map, it's probably smaller than Florida.
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But Wait, There's More! (Because Florida is a Tourist Trap, After All)
Here are some additional fun facts about Florida's not-so-gigantic size:
- Los Angeles County, California is actually bigger than Florida. That's right, you could fit the entire Sunshine State inside one California county and still have room for Disneyland.
- Alaska is, like, ridiculously enormous. We're talking about 663,267 square miles of mountains, glaciers, and places so remote they haven't heard of Florida yet.
- Knowing how many states are smaller than Florida probably won't win you any bar trivia nights. But hey, at least you'll impress your friends with your random geographical knowledge!
How to Not Get Lost in the Vastness of American Geography (Especially if You're in Florida)
Alright, alright, so Florida isn't the biggest state. But hey, at least you don't have to worry about getting lost in the wilderness, right? Here are some helpful FAQs to keep you on track:
How to:
- Find the nearest beach in Florida: Look for the nearest large body of water. There's a good chance it's a beach.
- Avoid accidentally driving into Georgia: Follow the signs. Seriously, the signs are pretty clear.
- Deal with the existential dread of living in a state that's smaller than most counties in California: Embrace the sunshine, crank up the Jimmy Buffett, and don't forget the sunscreen.
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