The size of Alaska - General

It has come to my attention that many people don't exactly realize how massive Alaska really is. It is 586,400 square miles of State belonging to the U.S. But this is just a number, to which people will go "Sounds big to me." Not fully understanding how big it is. It is two times the size of Texas, which is the largest state in the Continental United States. If that doesn't convince you that it's bloody huge, here's a pretty picture to look at, including those of you in Europe as well. [IMG]http://www.alaskajohn.com/maps/USA_Alaska_Europe_Medium.jpg[/IMG] Now, if that hasn't gotten how big Alaska is in your head, I don't know what will. I hope this has given some people a little more insight into the scale of states and countries.

Alaska is snowy, right? WHY IS THIS FUNNY?

Indeed it is, it's very north, therefore, very snowy.

I know how to fix this problem... MELT ALASKA!

It just goes to show how much bigger USA is than Europe.

norway and sweden looks like a mutated penis

If you count Russia and Asia as "Europe" then the US is heavily outmatched.

I am not sure what the point of this thread is. Sure, alaska is twice the size of texas, but... so what?

[QUOTE=16bit;23077929]If you count Russia and Asia as "Europe" then the US is heavily outmatched.[/QUOTE] Asia is a continent, of course 2 continents will outsize one country.

Somehow reminds me that a lot of poeple still not realise that Alaska and Russia are seperated just by a 40 mile gap.

Thanks, another thing I never wanted to know. [QUOTE=cheezey;23077947]Somehow reminds me that a lot of poeple still not realise that Alaska and Russia are seperated just by a 40 mile gap.[/QUOTE] Or where you'd end up if you were to constantly fly "south" from america.

[QUOTE=The_Lizard_Xing;23077938]Asia is a continent, of course 2 continents will outsize one country.[/QUOTE] Europe: 10.180.000 km² USA: 9.629.091 km²

ummm, were you so dumb that you used a distorted flat map projection to show the size of alaska compared to a globe projection of the U.S? think of the distortion, its actually only a little bit bigger than texas and oklahoma

I didn't make the map. And no it is not just a little bit bigger. Texas= 268,82[U][/U][URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas#cite_note-facts-1"][/URL]0 square miles Alsaka=586,400 square miles

Gosh darn it stop ruining my maps with your penis Jimmy!

[QUOTE=16bit;23077929]If you count Russia and Asia as "Europe" then the US is heavily outmatched.[/QUOTE] They actually have a name for that: Eurasia. Also I wonder why Russia sold the U.S Alaska... Big peice of land, would've been useful during the Cold War too. Though when it was sold this was before the USSR formed. I also wonder what happened to all the Russians living in Alaska after it was sold.

[QUOTE=xxxkiller;23077931]I am not sure what the point of this thread is. Sure, alaska is twice the size of texas, but... so what?[/QUOTE] The point is to inform.

As I recall, they bought Alaska from Russian empire. I wonder how much did it cost.

[QUOTE='[ToRn];23078024']They actually have a name for that: Eurasia. Also I wonder why Russia sold the U.S Alaska... Big peice of land, would've been useful during the Cold War too. Though when it was sold this was before the USSR formed. I also wonder what happened to all the Russians living in Alaska after it was sold.[/QUOTE] lol at you acting like the Cold War was planned from the beginning. Considering it was sold in the goddamn 18th century. :downs: But the Russian Empire really sold it just for the money, because they were at war with someone (Swedish empire if I recall correctly). [editline]03:40PM[/editline] [QUOTE=dzonint;23078259]As I recall, they bought Alaska from Russian empire. I wonder how much did it cost.[/QUOTE] Just $7.2 Million, but that was worth more back then.

I've been to both states, an annoying 9 hour flight between Texas and Alaska Alaska was amazing as fuck

But it is cold.

US and Russia size comparison: [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1f/Russia_USA_Locator.png[/img]

[QUOTE=16bit;23077929]If you count Russia and Asia as "Europe" then the US is heavily outmatched.[/QUOTE] Except you count Asia as Asia, you berk.

[QUOTE=FreedomFighter;23078426]US and Russia size comparison: [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1f/Russia_USA_Locator.png[/img][/QUOTE] Isn't Russia european as well? EDIT: Yeah, 40% of it is considered europe.

@[URL="http://www.facepunch.com/member.php?u=159571"]chamon[/URL] Not a problem if you have a nice fur ushanka and heavy winter gear. :ussr:

[QUOTE=Mr. Agree;23078492]Isn't Russia European as well? EDIT: Yeah, 40% of it is considered Europe.[/QUOTE] I doubt Russia is 40% considered Europe

I hope this informative thread isn't going to drift into "my landmass is bigger than yours" posts. [editline]01:03PM[/editline] [QUOTE=Jessey;23078588]I doubt Russia is 40% considered Europe[/QUOTE] All of russia up to the Ural Mountains is considered European.

European Union is [b]not[/b] Europe, it's a [b]part[/b] of it. It amazes me how ignorant most of Americans are.

[QUOTE=FreedomFighter;23078640]European Union is [b]not[/b] Europe, it's a [b]part[/b] of it.[/QUOTE] .

[QUOTE=Nuggi man;23077879]Alaska is snowy, right?[/QUOTE] Yes, but if global warming keeps on going at this rate, it will soon become a warm, fertile region with lots of natural resources.