England and Texas, while both influential regions in their respective nations, often spark curiosity when directly compared. Many wonder, how does the UK, specifically England, stack up against the vast state of Texas? The answer, particularly when considering size, is quite striking.
Visual map comparing the size of England, UK to the state of Texas, USA, demonstrating the land area difference.
In terms of land area, England is considerably smaller than Texas. England covers approximately 50,301 square miles. Texas, on the other hand, is expansive, encompassing 268,581 square miles. This means Texas is roughly five times larger than England in terms of total area. To put it another way, England occupies about one-fifth the land mass of Texas. Texas also boasts significant width, stretching 776 miles east to west and 809 miles north to south.
Geographically, England, part of the United Kingdom, shares borders with Scotland and Wales and is separated from mainland Europe by the English Channel. Texas, the second-largest state in the United States, shares a substantial border with Mexico and borders US states like Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. Texas also has a 367-mile coastline along the Gulf of Mexico.
Despite its smaller size, England’s population is notably dense. While 86% of the UK’s population resides in England, its total population was estimated at 54,786,300 in 2016. Texas, while large, had a population of approximately 27,862,596 in the same year. Therefore, England houses nearly double the population of Texas within a significantly smaller area. Demographically, England’s 2011 census indicated a population mix of predominantly White (85.4%), followed by Asian (7.8%), Black (3.5%), and other ethnic groups. Texas’s 2010 census showed a White majority (79.69%), with significant Black/African American (12.54%) and Asian (4.73%) populations as well.
Economically, both regions are significant players. England utilizes the Pound Sterling (GBP) as its currency, while Texas uses the US Dollar. In 2015, England’s per capita GDP was around $40,000. Texas, in 2016, boasted a higher per capita GDP of $53,795, exceeding the US average of $50,577.
In conclusion, when the UK is compared to Texas, particularly England, the size difference is the most prominent contrast. Texas dwarfs England in land area, yet England accommodates a considerably larger population and exhibits distinct economic and demographic characteristics.
