There are many countries in the world: large and small. But there are states that in many respects surpass all others in size. For example : Russia, Canada, China, USA.We will talk about the last country. More precisely, about its regions or states, which number exactly 50. It is logical that they differ from each other in their size. From this article you will learn which are the largest US states by area.
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Wyoming Area: 253 348 sq. M.km
If you look at the map, you will see that this state, which opens the top of the largest regions of the United States by area, has the form of a regular rectangle. The fact is that its borders are designated by certain latitudes and meridians. Wyoming is a mountainous region of the United States. The highest point of the state is Gannet Peak( 4202 meters).The remaining mountains rise no more than 2000 meters. The origins of the Mississippi, Colorado and Columbia rivers originate in this state. The most important sight of Wyoming is the Yellowstone National Park, which every year is visited by a million tourists from all over the world. The state is rich in gas, coal, oil and uranium.
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Oregon Area: 255,026 sq. M.km.
The state, which is one of the largest regions of the United States in terms of area, is located on the Pacific coast. Located in a mountainous area. The highest point of Oregon - the volcano Hood( 3427 meters).The deepest lake in the United States - Creater - is located in this state. For tourists, the most suitable are the cities of Portland and Salem. After all, they are full of parks, gardens and various museums. Nature lovers can admire the deepest canyon of the country - Hell, the Jefferson Mountains and the peaks of the Three Sisters.
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Colorado Area: 269,837 sq. M.km.
Another mountain region in our list of the largest US states by area. Archaeologists have determined that more than 10,000 years ago people already lived here. Even their rocky dwellings have survived. The name was given to the state by the river of the same name, named so because of the red-brown mud on its bottom. If in the early 19th century the lands of Colorado were practically not inhabited, then with the finding of gold here, everything changed in a moment. In the early 30s of the 20th century the population of the state was 1 000 000 people. In this region there is something to see: numerous parks, museums and military memorials will be interesting for tourists.
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Nevada Area: 286,367 sq. M.km.
Nevada is the driest region in the United States. Most of the territory of the state is occupied by the Cordillera mountain system, whose height exceeds 3.5 km, and the rest - semi-deserts. The highest point of the region is Mount Boundari-Peak( 4005 meters).In the south of Nevada, considered one of the largest US states by area, is the Mojave Desert.
Due to the small amount of precipitation falling in the region, rivers and lakes here often dry up.
The territory is unofficially nicknamed "Silver State", since in 1859, silver deposits were found here. It was then that many gold diggers, robbers and adventurers were drawn here.
Tourists should visit Las Vegas - one of the most famous cities in the world. It is famous for its casinos and other gambling establishments. Here is a copy of the Eiffel Tower.
For the comfort of the traveler, he will be offered a choice of many luxury hotels and hotels. Nature lovers will choose excursions to parks and mountains. And the extremals are rock climbing and skiing.
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Arizona Area: 295,254 sq. M.km.
The relief of Arizona is diverse. It is an alternation of mountains and deserts, which smoothly pass into a plateau. In the state, a unique forest grows, consisting of yellow pines. And the Sonora desert is considered one of the most "living" on the planet: there are a lot of flora and fauna here. In the north-west of the state is a desert with rare vegetation - Mojave.
Many tourists in Arizona are attracted by the presence here of the Grand Canyon, considered one of the main natural wonders of the world. Also on the territory of the region you can personally see the trail from the meteorite: the crater in the form of a huge funnel is in the center of the Colorado Plateau.
Art lovers will be pleased with the Museum of Painting( Phoenix), which collected 18,000 exhibits from around the world. You can learn more about Indian art at the Head Museum, also located in the state capital, ranked 6th in the list of the largest US regions by area.
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New Mexico Area: 315,194 sq. M.km.
One of the most beautiful states of the USA.He was even called the "Land of Enchantment."The region will give an opportunity to admire the dense forests, river canyons and mountains. In New Mexico, which occupies the middle of the top of the largest US states by area, you can visit the village of Taos-Pueblo, which is included in the reservation. The Indians living there preserved their customs and erected dwellings, no different from the structures of their ancestors, who lived 100-200 years ago. The state attracts lovers of astronomy, due to the presence here of 10 remote observatories.
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Montana Area: 351,156 sq. M.km.
It is in this state that there is the source of the Missouri River and one of the highest Rockies - Grand Peak, with a height of 3904 meters. In the bowels of the region are such minerals as coal, oil, gas, gold, silver, lead, silver. That's why the unofficial name of Montana is a "treasure trove".
Tourists will be interested in picturesque forests and waterfalls, majestic mountains and glaciers, located in the state. There is a part of Yellowstone Park and a bison reserve. In the cities of the state, which occupies the fourth place in the list of the largest regions of the United States by area, the mansions and churches of the 19th century have been preserved.
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California Area: 423,970 sq. M.km.
California is the most populated state in the US in terms of area. Such famous cities as San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles are located exactly in this region. It is very unpredictable weather. The population differs in the variegated composition. California is the leader among other regions of the United States in terms of GDP.The state has developed information technology, agriculture and oil production. The region, which took the bronze rating of the largest US states by area, is known for the presence here of Silicon Valley - the location of the largest American companies engaged in computer technology.
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Texas Area: 696,241 sq. M.km.
The state of Texas, ranked second in the ranking of the largest US regions by area - the leader in the field of agriculture, oil production. The main financial center of the country. The region is famous for its abundance of rivers. They all enter the Gulf of Mexico. Rio Grande and Brazos are the deepest rivers in Texas.
Tourists should visit the city of Dallas, because there is a famous art district, where museums, parks, galleries and gardens are collected. In Houston, there are many universities, and in San Antonio travelers will find many cultural and entertainment facilities.
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Alaska Area: 1,717,854 sq. M.km.
The northernmost state of the USA becomes the leader of the rating of the largest regions of the country by area. It is separated from the rest of the continent by Canada. Occupies the territory of the peninsula of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands. It is also the smallest US state by population. It is washed by the waters of two oceans : of the Pacific and the Atlantic.
Tourists are attracted here by a delightful nature, an abundance of lakes and rivers. There are several large mountain ranges. And McKinley is the highest mountain in America! Its height is 6,194 meters. Alaska is a region with volcanic activity, rich in gold, oil, coal and gas.
