Chihuahua, bigger than the UK? State territory compared to European countries – El Heraldo de Chihuahua

Known as the “Big State,” the Mexican state of Chihuahua is a geographic gem in northern Mexico. its vast territory 247,455 square kilometers It is home to a wonderful mix of landscapes and natural resources, but how big is a Chihuahua?

controls a large part of the country 65,000 square kilometers), the imposing Sierra Tarahumara rises majestically. This mountain range, which runs from north to south, shelters some of the highest elevations in the country at its peaks, such as the emblematic Mount Mohinora. With peaks lost in the clouds, these mountains challenge tourists and adventurers.

In the center and east of the state, we find Chihuahuan desert, a vast area that is inhospitable but beautiful and rich in natural resources that show their dryness in vast areas. Here, the harsh sun reflects off the dunes and dry soil, creating a beautiful and challenging desert landscape.

European ones are smaller than Chihuahuas

This huge and rich land (247,455 square kilometers) It occupies an area larger than that of many important countries in the world. Next, I will give you a list of European ones that are smaller or roughly the size of a Chihuahua:

United kingdom: It has an area of ​​about 242,500 square kilometers, which makes it slightly smaller than a Chihuahua.

PortugalIt covers an area of ​​about 92,090 square kilometers

AustriaIt covers an area of ​​about 83,879 square kilometers

Czech RepublicIt covers an area of ​​about 78,866 square kilometers

IrelandIreland has an area of ​​about 70,273 square kilometres

Romania: It has an area of ​​about 238,397 square kilometers, which also puts it in a similar range as a Chihuahua.

Greece: It has an area of ​​about 131,957 square kilometers, which makes it much smaller than a Chihuahua.

Misleading maps

If one wants to compare the sizes of countries and territories, a world map is of little use. Since on traditional maps the sizes of continents and countries distorted.

The map tells us little about proportion 505,990 square kilometers are occupied by Spain, which represents slightly more than the territory of Chihuahua and the United Kingdom combined. Where the British Isles are represented in a much larger size.

or for example, The area of ​​Italy is about 301,340 square kilometresmaking it a country larger than Chihuahua, but not much larger, contrary to what is commonly represented on maps.

This is due to incomplete representation on maps which tend to present northern countries and regions as larger than they are. So places like green land She appears to be overrepresented.

Similarly, it happens with the state of Chihuahua, which is closer to Ecuador than European countries and can appear on maps by smallest than it already is.