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The unexpected size of states such as New Jersey, which comes in at 8,000 square miles, serves as a reminder of just how vast the U.S. is. This sentiment is echoed throughout the comparison as the awareness grows that many American states rival or surpass entire countries in size.

The Persuasive Size of States

Throughout the video, a notable pattern emerges: several states not only match but exceed familiar country sizes. Maryland is revealed to be larger than Belgium, while South Carolina equates to the Isle of Ireland. The astonishing revelations continue, with Tennessee being equivalent in area to Portugal, and Ohio surpassing the 44,000 square miles mark.