6. Globe Scale Does Not Do it Justice
Many people underestimate the immense size of Alaska, the largest state in the United States. With a land area of over 663,000 square miles, Alaska is so vast that it exceeds the combined size of Texas, California, and Montana, the next three largest states.

This colossal expanse encompasses a staggering diversity of landscapes, from the frozen Arctic tundra in the north to the dense rainforests of the southeast. Alaska’s scale is further highlighted by its extensive coastline, longer than all other U.S. states combined, and its inclusion of over 3,000 rivers and 3 million lakes.