There is a much nicer visual tool that helps you visualize this: https://thetruesize.com/ https://thetruesize.com/. (It works best on desktop) You can place a

There is a much nicer visual tool that helps you visualize this: https://thetruesize.com/ https://thetruesize.com/. (It works best on desktop) You can place a state/country on top of another country and see the true size. Helps to make up for the improper sizing caused by map projections. I use it to help my lovely dutch friends realize why I can't just bike to work. :)