Texas by area, California by population.
Texas is the largest in land area of the "lower 48" or contiguous states in the USA. The state with the largest population in the lower 48 is California.
Of the Contiguous 48, Texas has the largest land area.
Texas has the largest land area of the 48 contiguous states. (Alaska and Hawaii are not contiguous!)
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At over 267,000 square miles, Texas is by far the largest of the 48 contiguous United States.
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At over 267,000 square miles, Texas is by far the largest of the 48 contiguous United States.Texas.
The 48 contiguous states refer to the 48 connect states situated between Canada and Mexico, of which Texas would have the largest land area.
Within the 48 mainland states, California has the second largest area with 423,970 square kilometres.
By area, Texas is the largest of the "lower 48" states.
Of the Contiguous 48, Texas has the largest land area.
Texas is the largest of the continental 48 states (CONUS) in surface area and perimeter.