This shows a drive I did in 2001 (6 weeks on the road and 13,500km or about 7,500 miles) Many people don't realise how big Australia really is, I didn't until I drove it. The map below is authentic in regards to the comparative sizes, areas and distances. (The dotted line is where I drove on that trip)
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Here is a map of Australia compared with Europe. Again, the scale is authentic. That's how big we really are
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Yet another map. I do love these things. But it does give a sense of perspective to the place. The dotted line shows my last drive (a short one only 3 weeks drive of 4,000 km (2300 miles) from Brisbane to Melbourne and back, but it was fun. Japan is much larger than I thought.
Note: Compare the size of my own state Queensland, outlined in white, with good ole' Texas. Without Texas the USA would be smaller than Australia.