Area - comparative: almost nine times the size of New York state; slightly more than three times the size of California
Definition: This entry provides an area comparison based on total area equivalents. Most entities are compared with the entire US or one of the 50 states based on area measurements (1990 revised) provided by the US Bureau of the Census. The smaller entities are compared with Washington, DC (178 sq km, 69 sq mi) or The Mall in Washington, DC (0.59 sq km, 0.23 sq mi, 146 acres).
Source: CIA World Factbook - This page was last updated on Saturday, September 18, 2021
