7 Countries Roughly The Same Size As Iowa
The state of Iowa is precisely 55,853.7 square miles. This makes it the 23rd largest state in the U.S. by area. Although that just about puts it squarely in the middle for the U.S., it still makes it larger than many countries throughout the world.
To give an idea of just how big the Hawkeye State is, here's a list of countries, nearly identical in size.
Nepal - 56,827 Square Miles
The South Asian country of Nepal is roughly 1,000 square miles bigger than Iowa, yet its population far surpasses the Hawkeye State, at around 30 million people, compared to Iowa's 3.2 million.
North Korea - 46,540 Square Miles
The rouge nation of North Korea is slightly smaller than Iowa, yet like Nepal, has a larger population, at 26.4 million. However, life is unquestionably much better in Iowa. In terms of GDP Per Capita, North Korea is at around $1,217 each year, where as in Iowa, yearly GDP Per Capita is around $62,000 each year.
Tajikistan - 55,640 Square Miles
Many Iowans no nothing about the Central Asian country of Tajikistan. It has a population of around 10.7 million and has only been an independent nation since 1991, which directly proceeded the dissolution of the Soviet Union later that year.
Nicaragua - 50,337 Square Miles
Nicaragua is slightly smaller than Iowa. It's located in Central America and is best known by most Americans as the country whose rebels benefited from arms shipments during the Iran-Contra scandal of the 1980s.
Tunisia - 63,170 Square Miles
Found in North Africa, Tunisia is home to one of the older civilizations on earth. It was also the battlefield in WWII, when the U.S. fought the German military for the first time.
Bangladesh - 57,321 Square Miles
The South Asian country of Bangladesh is only slightly larger than Iowa, yet its population is one of the largest on earth, compared to its size. A staggering 171 million live in the small country. Imagine if that many people lived in the Hawkeye State!
Greece - 50,949 Square Miles
Greece is perhaps the most well-known of all the nations on this list. Civilization on the small country on the Mediterranean coast goes back thousands of years. It's home to some of the most popular tourist destinations on earth, like the Parthenon, Acropolis, and Delphi. It has a population of 10.4 million.
Story Sources: Census Website
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