Which U.S. state is closest in size to France?
Texas
Alaska
Montana
Pennsylvania
Fact: France has a land area of about 248,000 square miles, making it one of the largest countries in Europe. Among all U.S. states, Texas comes the closest in size, spanning approximately 268,000 square miles—just 8% larger than France. Alaska, the largest U.S. state by far, is significantly bigger than France, covering more than 663,000 square miles, nearly three times the size of France. Meanwhile, Montana and Pennsylvania are far smaller, with Montana at around 147,000 square miles and Pennsylvania at 46,000 square miles.
Correct Answer: Texas