Largest U.S. State by Region

Can you name the largest U.S. state by land area in each of the four Census Bureau regions: Northeast, Midwest, South, and West? Each answer reflects the physical land size of the state — not its population or total area with water included.

These regions follow the official U.S. Census Bureau..

Land area only — states with more water (like Michigan) are counted by land, not total area.

Washington, D.C. and U.S. territories are not included.

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West

Alaska is the largest state in the West — and the entire U.S. — because it spans over 663,000 square miles. It contains massive mountain ranges, endless tundra, and remote wilderness that no other state can match in size.

South

Texas is the largest state in the South because it stretches from the Gulf Coast to the Great Plains and includes deserts, forests, and mountains. Its sheer width and length make it bigger than most countries.

Northeast

New York is the largest state in the Northeast because it includes not only major cities but also massive rural areas like the Adirondack Mountains and upstate farmland. These regions make up the majority of its land area.

Midwest

Michigan is the Midwest’s largest state by land area due to its two large peninsulas — the Upper and Lower. The Upper Peninsula especially contributes a vast amount of land that many forget is part of the state.

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