Germany is closest in size to the U.S. state of Montana , with New Mexico also very close but slightly smaller.

Quick Scoop: Germany vs. U.S. States

  • Germany’s land area is about 137,800–137,900 square miles.
  • Montana is about 147,000 square miles, making it just slightly larger than Germany and usually cited as the closest U.S. state in area.
  • New Mexico is about 121,600 square miles, so it’s a bit smaller than Germany but still one of the nearest matches.

In casual geography discussions and Q&A sites, people typically answer this question by saying that Germany is “a bit smaller than Montana and a bit bigger than New Mexico,” which is why Montana is considered the best single- state size equivalent.

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