As a matter of fact, the United States (3,796,742 square miles) is only slightly smaller than the whole of Europe (3,930,000 square miles)! read more
The United States of America (USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a federal republic composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions. read more
Alaska — the largest state by physical size — is about 425 times bigger than the smallest, Rhode Island. The three largest states — Alaska, Texas, and California — make up about 30% of the entire country. Due to sea erosion, the states along the coasts are slowly shrinking in size with the exception of Hawaii. read more
19 Maps That Will Help You Put The United States In Perspective The U.S. is basically an overcompensating, attention-seeking brat. read more
The 50 US states have drastically different sizes. Alaska — the largest state by physical size — is about 425 times bigger than the smallest, Rhode Island. The three largest states — Alaska, Texas, and California — make up about 30% of the entire country. read more