Portugal Size Compared to US States
- Micah
- Jul 21
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 5
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Have you ever wondered, "How big is Portugal compared to the United States?" Portugal's size compared to US states is notably smaller. Portugal, a European country, has an area of approximately 35,608 mi². Read along with us as we show you a Portugal size comparison with US states
Portugal
Portugal's map shows its compact size within Europe. As a region, Portugal boasts cultural richness and historical significance. The terrain varies from coastal regions to lush landscapes and mountainous areas.
Texas
In comparison, Texas, the largest US state, is around 7.5 times larger.
Rhode Island
Portugal is significantly larger than Rhode Island. Portugal has an area of approximately 35,380 mi², making it more than 29 times larger than Rhode Island, which covers around 1,214 square miles. This vast difference in size showcases the substantial contrast between the European country of Portugal and the smallest state in the United States, Rhode Island.
California
California, the third-largest state, surpasses Portugal by over 4.6 times, with an area of about 163,696 square miles.
New York
New York, covering around 54,555 mi², is about 1.4 times bigger.
Florida
Portugal is still smaller than Florida, but the difference in size is not as significant as with some other US states. Portugal is around 86% smaller than Florida's area, which covers about 65,757mi².
Azores Vs Hawaii
The Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal in the Atlantic Ocean, covers about 902 mi². Comparatively, Hawaii, part of the US, is over 12 times larger than the Azores, spanning approximately 10,931mi².
Nevada
Nevada, known for its diverse terrain, is about 3.12 times bigger with an area of roughly 110,622 mi².
Maine
Maine is a US state that is almost the same size as Portugal. Maine's total area is approximately 35,380 mi², which is very close to Portugal's area of approximately 35,608 mi². While there is still a difference in size between the two, Maine comes the closest in terms of area when compared to Portugal among all the US states.
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