1 E9 m² facts for kids

1 E9 m² is a special way to talk about areas that are similar in size. It's used for places that are between 1,000 square kilometers (km²) and 10,000 square kilometers (km²) in total area. The name comes from a math idea called scientific notation, which is a short way to write very big numbers. In this case, 1 E9 m² means 1 x 10⁹ square meters.

To help you imagine this size, 1,000 km² is about:

• 100,000 hectares (a hectare is like two football fields)
• 386 square miles (a mile is about 1.6 kilometers)
• 247,105 acres (an acre is about the size of a football field)
• A circle with a radius (distance from the center to the edge) of about 18 km.
• A square with sides of about 32 km each.

Exploring Areas of This Size Around the World

This section will show you some famous or interesting places that fit into the 1,000 to 10,000 km² size range. You'll see how different parts of the world have areas of this size!

Africa: Islands and Cities

Africa has many interesting places that are this size.

• 1,651 km² — Zanzibar: These are beautiful Tanzanian islands in the Indian Ocean.
• 2,499 km² — Cape Town: A large city in South Africa.
• 3,000 km² — Lake Tana: A big lake in Ethiopia.
• 7,234 km² — Canary Islands: A group of islands belonging to Spain in the Atlantic Ocean.
• 9,965 km² — Kinshasa: The capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Asia: Bustling Cities and Natural Wonders

Asia is home to many places that fit this size, from busy cities to natural areas.

• 1,092 km² — Hong Kong: A very famous and busy city.
• 1,846 km² — Jeju: A popular island in South Korea.
• 2,187 km² — Tokyo: The capital city of Japan.
• 2,150 km² — Tunguska event impact area: This is the area affected by a huge explosion in Siberia, Russia, in 1908, likely caused by a meteor.
• 3,702 km² — Goa: A popular state in India, known for its beaches.
• 5,770 km² — Brunei: A small country on the island of Borneo.
• 6,340 km² — Shanghai Municipality: A huge city in China.

Europe: Countries, Lakes, and Parks

Europe features many countries, regions, and natural spots within this size range.

• 1,081 km² — Moscow: The capital city of Russia.
• 1,579 km² — Greater London: The area around the capital city of England.
• 1,912 km² — Vättern: The second largest lake in Sweden.
• 2,142 km² — Snowdonia National Park: A beautiful national park in Wales.
• 2,586 km² — Luxembourg: A small country in Europe.
• 3,500 km² — Lake Peipsi: A large lake in eastern Europe.
• 4,992 km² — Balearic Islands: A group of islands belonging to Spain, including Mallorca and Ibiza.
• 5,655 km² — Vänern: Sweden's largest lake.
• 7,234 km² — Basque Country: A region in Spain.
• 9,251 km² — Cyprus (Island): A large island country in the Mediterranean Sea.

North America: States and National Parks

North America has many diverse areas that are between 1,000 and 10,000 km².

• 1,214 km² — New York: A very famous city in the United States.
• 1,290 km² — Los Angeles: Another major city in California, United States.
• 2,779 km² — Ottawa: The capital city of Canada.
• 3,566 km² — Long Island: A large island in New York, United States.
• 4,005 km² — Rhode Island: The smallest state in the United States.
• 4,101 km² — Glacier National Park: A stunning national park in Montana, United States.
• 6,641 km² — Banff National Park: A beautiful national park in Canada.
• 8,900 km² — Yellowstone National Park: One of the most famous national parks in the United States.
• 9,104 km² — Puerto Rico: An island territory of the United States.

South America: Islands and Lakes

South America also has significant areas in this size range.

• 1,523 km² — São Paulo: A very large city in Brazil.
• 6,605 km² — Falkland Islands: A group of islands in the South Atlantic Ocean.
• 8,300 km² — Lake Titicaca: The largest lake in South America.

Oceania: Cities and Training Areas

In Oceania, you can find cities and large training areas of this size.

• 1,687 km² — Sydney: A major city in Australia.
• 2,358 km² — Australian Capital Territory: The area where Australia's capital, Canberra, is located.
• 2,860 km² — Samoa: An island nation.
• 4,545 km² — Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area: A large training area for the Australian Defence Force in Australia.

Other Interesting Areas of This Size

Beyond the continents, there are other notable places that fit this size category.

• 3,755 km² — Lake Van: The largest lake in Turkey.
• 6,500 km² — Siple Island: An island located in Antarctica.
• 8,261 km² — Crete: A large island in Greece.
• 8,624 km² — Lake Nicaragua: A large lake in Nicaragua.
• 9,894 km² — Lake Onega: A large lake in Russia.

Related pages

• Areas less than 1000 km²
• Areas more than 10,000 km²

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Órdenes de magnitud (superficie) para niños