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Iran Is Twice the Size of Alaska?! Holy Smokes.
Posted by illphated | June 2025
I was today years old when I found out that Iran is TWICE the size of Alaska. Yes, the same Alaska that most of us already think is absolutely massive. Even crazier? It’s about two Texases stacked together—and if you’re from Texas (or just proud of it), that’s a wild stat to wrap your head around.
In a neon-drenched late-night dive through obscure geography facts (as one does in a Blade Runner-style future), this one stopped me in my tracks. Iran clocks in at over 1.6 million square kilometers, while Alaska trails at just over 1.7 million square kilometers—but that includes a lot of frozen, uninhabitable land. When it comes to usable land mass and centrality in the global landscape, Iran is a giant.
Why Does This Matter?
Understanding a country’s size isn’t just for trivia night. Iran’s vast geography means:
Strategic positioning across Asia and the Middle East
Diverse climates ranging from snowy mountain ranges to deserts
Massive natural resource potential, including oil, gas, and minerals
A culture and history as expansive as its borders
It’s a nation that’s long been at the crossroads of empires—and it’s easy to forget just how physically big that influence spreads.
Size Comparisons That Blew My Mind
Country Approx. Size (sq km)
Iran 1,648,000+
Alaska (USA) 1,717,000
Texas (USA) 695,000
Iran ≈ 2.37 × Texas
Iran ≈ Nearly as big as Alaska, but way more central in global affairs
Final Thoughts: Don’t Sleep on Geography
In a world where we’re distracted by headlines, TikToks, and A.I. clones of our politicians, it’s easy to forget how geography still plays a foundational role in power, identity, and perception. The size of a country affects trade, influence, mobility, and survival.
So yeah… next time someone says “It’s not that big a deal,” just ask them how big Iran is. And then drop the neon-colored Blade Runner map on them for effect.
🟣 Stay curious. Stay radical. Stay illphated.
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