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How Big Is New York City? Here Are 8 States Squeezed Into It
New York City is big, with over 8.5 million residents living in its five boroughs according to the most recent US Census Bureau estimate.
If that number is hard to visualize, this cool illustration breaks down what it means by squeezing eight US states (Alaska, Montana, New Mexico, North and South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming — together home to 8.5 million people) into the five boroughs:
<p>Dan Fallon is Digg's Editor in Chief. </p>