39. The Country of California?
The population of California is denser than a Hollywood plot twist. The Golden State boasts more souls within its borders than the entire expanse of Canada, land of the “I’m sorry” and home of the endless forest. It’s a fun fact that might leave Canadians feeling a bit roomy up north, and Californians wondering if traffic could be an Olympic sport.

Imagine every single Canuck could be given a California address, and there’d still be room for a few moose. Canada is the land of plenty, where the sun shines on more people than all the maple leaves under the Northern Lights. Sunshine, innovation, and an economy larger than some countries—California truly is like a country dressed as a state.