Largest countries by area

10th place: Algeria is a state in North Africa with an area of ​​2,381,740 km². Algeria is the largest country in Africa by area.

9th place: Kazakhstan is a state with an area of ​​2,724,902 km², located in the center of Eurasia, most of which belongs to Asia, and a smaller part to Europe. Kazakhstan is the fourth largest country in Asia by area.

8th place: Argentina is a country in South America with an area of ​​2,766,890 km². Argentina is the second largest country in South America.

7th place: India is a state in South Asia with an area of ​​3,287,263 km². India is the third largest country in Asia by territory.

6th place: Australia is a state in the Southern Hemisphere, occupying the mainland of Australia, the island of Tasmania and several other islands of the Indian and Pacific oceans. The area of ​​Australia is 7,692,024 km².

5th place: Brazil is a country in South America with an area of ​​8,514,877 km². Brazil is the largest country in South America by area.

4th place: The United States of America is the second largest country in North America. You can find different data on the area of ​​the United States. The CIA World Fact Book puts the figure at 9,826,675 km², which puts the United States in third place in terms of territory among countries in the world, but the CIA data takes into account the area of ​​territorial waters (5.6 km from the coasts). Encyclopedia Britannica indicates the area of ​​the United States excluding territorial and coastal waters - 9,526,468 km². Thus, the United States is still smaller than China in area.

3rd place: China is a state in East Asia with an area of ​​9,598,077 km² (including Hong Kong and Macau). China is the second largest country in Asia.

2nd place: Canada is the largest state in North America with an area of ​​9,984,670 km².

1st place: the largest country in the world by territory - Russia, its area in 2014 (after the annexation of Crimea) is 17,124,442 km². Russia is located in Europe and Asia at the same time. The area of ​​the European part of Russia is about 3.986 million km², which is much larger than the area of ​​any European country. The European part of Russia makes up about 40% of the territory of all Europe. 77% of Russia's territory is located in Asia; the Asian part of Russia has an area of ​​13.1 million km², which is also larger than the area of ​​any Asian country. Thus, Russia is the largest country in both Europe and Asia by area.

The largest states by area by continent and part of the world

The largest country in Asia is Russia(the area of ​​the European part of Russia is 3.986 million km²).

The largest country in Europe is Russia(the area of ​​the Asian part of Russia is 13.1 million km²).

The largest country in Africa is Algeria (area 2.38 million km²).

The largest country in South America is Brazil (area 8.51 million km²).

The largest country in North America is Canada (area 9.98 million km²).

The largest country in Oceania is Australia (area 7.69 million km²).

The largest countries in the world by population

10th place: Japan is an island state in East Asia with a population of 127.2 million people.

9th place: Russia- population 146 million people.

8th place: Bangladesh is a state in South Asia with a population of 163.6 million people.

7th place: Nigeria is a state in West Africa with a population of 174.5 million people.

There are about 250 countries and territories around the world. Some of them occupy a very small area, while others are spread over several million kilometers. What are the largest countries by territory? Where are they located, and how many people inhabit them? All this will be discussed below.

It's no secret that most of the planet's territory is covered by oceans, seas, rivers and lakes. In total, they occupy about 71% of the Earth, with the remaining 29% being land inhabited by humans. Moreover, more than 40% of the land is the area occupied by large countries of the world. There are 10 of them on the planet.

List of large countries

1. So, Russia is at the head of the largest countries. Its territory is several times larger than the territory of many other countries and amounts to 17,075,400 km2. At the same time, there are very few bodies of water in the country and 16,995,800 km2 is land. Consequently, 12.5% ​​of the Earth's landmass is in Russia alone;
2. In second place on this list is Canada. Its area is almost 2 times smaller than Russia - 9,984,670 km2. Of these, about 9 million square kilometers are land. Therefore, it occupies 6.1% of the earth's land mass;
3. The third place of honor belongs to China. This amazing country owns 9,596,960 km2, of which only 200 thousand are water sources, and the rest is land. Therefore, China makes up 6.26% of the Earth's land area. But at the same time, almost 1.5 billion people live in this territory;
4. Large countries by area include the United States of America. They occupy the fourth stage and have an area of ​​9,518,900 km2. Of this, land accounts for approximately 9,162,000 km2, which means that America occupies 6.15% of the Earth's territory. But if we talk about the size of the American population, then the United States is in 3rd place;
5. Next comes Brazil. Its area is slightly more than 8 million square kilometers, or more precisely 8,511,965 km2, on which almost 200 million people live. The country of carnivals occupies 5.67% of the earth's land area;
6. The next country is Australia. Its uniqueness is that it is a separate continent and completely constitutes its territory, which extends over 7,686,850 km2. Of these, only about 67 thousand km2 fall on water sources. Therefore, Australia occupies 5.1% of the entire planet's landmass;
7. India rightfully took seventh position. Its area is 3,287,590 km2, of which 2,973,190 km2 is land. Consequently, 2% of the earth's land falls on this eastern country;
8. Next comes Argentina. It accounts for 1.8% of the Earth's territory because the countries have an area of ​​2,776,890 km2;
9. In penultimate place is Kazakhstan. Just like the previous country, it occupies 1.8% of the earth's land and has an area of ​​2,717,300 km2;
10. And finally, Sudan closes this list. Its area is 2,505,810 km2, which corresponds to 1.6% of the planet's land mass.

The Russian Federation is located on the Eurasian continent and occupies a significant part of it - almost a third of the continent. The country ranks first in terms of territory, but in terms of population density it ranks only 9th. The most populous city in Russia is its capital, Moscow. The country is divided into territories and regions, as well as into republics and autonomous okrugs. There are 46 regions in Russia, 22 republics, 17 autonomous subjects and districts. Russia has beautiful nature, many rivers and lakes. Some rivers are famous all over the world, such as the Amur, Don or Volga. The length of each of them is at least 10 km. On the territory of the Russian Federation there is also the deepest Lake Baikal, filled with the purest water and attracting tourists from all over the world. The nature of Russia is diverse. Here you can soak up the sunny beach, plunge into the warm southern sea or see never-melting glaciers, feel the frost in the summer and watch the northern lights.

Russia is a neighboring country for 19 states, the border between them runs both by land and sea

China's population density is the highest, and the country is not only among the top three as the largest by area, but it is also one of the most densely populated.

China is located on the Eurasian continent, where its border touches the borders of 14 countries, and on the other side it is washed by the waters of the Pacific Ocean. China is divided into 31 territorial entities. Of these, 22 are provinces, 5 autonomous regions and 4 centrally subordinate cities. The capital of China is Beijing.

The country is the largest on the continent of South America and shares common borders with all countries located on it. On the eastern side of Brazil is the Atlantic Ocean. The name of the country's capital is very easy to remember, since it bears the name of its state - Brazil.
Brazil is the world's largest supplier of sugar, oranges, wheat and soybeans. The state cooperates and exports agricultural products to countries such as Russia, the USA, China, Indonesia and others.

The main attraction of Brazil is, of course, its colorful carnivals. To watch this celebration, many people come from far corners of the planet. The scope of the festival is amazing: a riot of colors, feathers, sparkles - all this remains in the memory forever.

The symbol of Brazil is the statue of Christ the Savior, it is located in the city of Rio De Janeiro on the top of Mount Corcovado

It ranks second in area in South America. The country's layout is oblong and runs from north to south. Argentina is diverse in its climate conditions, and this is not surprising! The large area contains various natural areas. The south of Argentina is cold and has deserts with harsh weather conditions; the north of the country has a subtropical climate. In the west along the border there is the Andes mountain system, and on the eastern side Argentina is washed by the Atlantic Ocean.

The largest city in Argentina is Buenos Aires, which is also the capital of the state.

Sudan

The main part of the country's territory is the Darfur and Kordofan plateaus, surrounded by the Central African Highlands to the south and the Ethiopian Highlands to the east. The main waterway of Sudan is the famous Nile River.

The capital of Sudan occupies approximately 120 km² and, in fact, consists of three cities - Khartoum, North Khartoum and Omdurman, united into one large city, the settlement took the common name - Khartoum.

Now the question of which is the largest country in the world should not arise. This list represents the ten largest countries by territory. If we were talking about population, it would be completely different. After all, for example, in China, more than a hundred people live on one square kilometer, while in Russia there are only about a dozen.

If we talk about which is the largest country in Europe, then of the above countries, a significant part of Europe is occupied, of course, by Russia, but since it is located only partially on its territory, the first place rightfully belongs to Ukraine.

1. Russian Federation

The largest country in the world, its area is 17.1 million square kilometers, which is 1/8 of the land. The area of ​​Russia can be compared not with countries, but with continents. So Antarctica and Australia are smaller than Russia, and South America is only slightly larger. The length of the territory of Russia is almost 11 thousand km (from west to east) and reaches 3 thousand km (from north to south). At the moment, the Russian Federation is an industrial country. Member of the G8 and the CIS.

General information:
Capital – Moscow
Population – 145 million people
Monetary unit - ruble = 100 kopecks.
Official language - Russian

2. Canada

The second largest country in the world, almost two times smaller than Russia. The area of ​​Canada is 9.97 million square kilometers. Canada, a former French colony, which came under British control during the Seven Years' War (1756 - 1763). It has been a British dominion since 1867 and is part of the British Union. Formally, the head of Canada is the British monarch. Canada is a post-industrial country. Member of the Big Eight.

General information:
Capital - Ottawa
Population – 31.3 million people
Currency – Canadian dollar = 100 cents
Official languages ​​– English, French

3. People's Republic of China

China is the third largest and first most populous state on Earth. The area of ​​China is 9.598 million square kilometers. China is one of the most ancient civilizations that discovered gunpowder and paper, silk and porcelain to the world. China is now the largest supplier of goods in the world.

General information:
Capital: Beijing
Population – 1.3 billion people
Currency unit – yuan = 10 jiao = 100 fen
Official language is Chinese

4. United States of America

The USA is the fourth largest country in the world by area. Its area is 9.363 million square kilometers. The first English colonies on the territory of the modern United States were founded back in 1607 (Virginia) - 1620 (Northern States). However, these lands did not remain British for long, and during the War of Independence (1776 - 1783), Great Britain officially recognized the sovereignty of the United States. After this, America carried out active occupation activities and significantly expanded its territory to Mexico, Louisiana, Alaska, Canada and the islands. The latest US acquisition is the Hawaiian Islands. Along with this, America successfully developed its economy and industry. The USA is a post-industrial country. Member of the Big Eight.

General information:
Capital: Washington
Population – 287 million people
Currency unit – US dollar = 100 cents
Official language is English

5. Federative Republic of Brazil

The former Portuguese colony in South America, which gained independence in 1889, is the fifth largest country in the modern world. The area of ​​Brazil is 8.547 million square kilometers. In addition, Brazil is now a major economic and industrial center, if not of the world, then certainly of South America. Brazil is a member of the nuclear club, which does not eliminate the poverty and lack of education of part of the population. In Brazil, the capital was moved from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia.

General information
Population – 174.6 million people
Currency – real = 100 pesos
Official language is Portuguese

Today there are over 200 countries in the world. It is also necessary to pay attention to the fact that all states are divided on the basis of “independence” and participation in the UN.

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Let us consider in more detail the list of countries that differ from each other not only in culture, but also in area together with population in 2019.

What you need to know

In 2019, there are about 250 countries and territories on the planet at the same time.

Some of them have a significant area, while others have a distinctive feature - a minimal area and a significantly low population.

It is no longer a secret to anyone that most of the planet is made up of numerous:

• oceans;
• seas;
• rivers and lakes in particular.

In total, they occupy over 70% of the entire planet, and the other 30% is only land, which is inhabited by humanity.

At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the fact that over 40% is an area that is included in the largest and most developed countries in the world. As of 2019, there are about 10 of them.

List of states in descending order (table)

As noted above, there are a huge number of states on the planet, differing in area and population.

They are conventionally divided:

• to the largest;
• and the smallest ones.

To eliminate the possibility of various misunderstandings, we will consider each category separately.

The biggest

In 2019, the top 10 largest countries in the world include the following states:

Country name	Occupied area	Population	Distinctive Features
Russia	About 17,120,000 sq. km	146 million	The country includes: 46 subjects; 22 Republics; about 17 districts.
Canada	9,980,000 sq. km	36.1 million citizens	The territory of the country is washed by: Atlantic; Quiet; as well as the Arctic Ocean. Canada includes a huge number of attractions that annually attract millions of tourists from all over the world.
Republic of China	About 9,600,000 sq. km	1.3 billion	It is rightfully considered the largest country in terms of population. In addition to a well-developed industry, the country is distinguished by a huge number of numerous attractions.
America	Approximately 9,500,000 sq. km	325.1 million	America includes about 50 states and only one district - Columbia. Every year receives over 5 million tourists from all over the world
Brazil	About 8,500,000 sq. km	203.3 million	The largest country in Latin America. Known throughout the world for its numerous festivals
Australia	Approximately 7,600,000 sq. km	24.1 million citizens	Famous for the famous Sydney Opera House and, of course, a considerable number of kangaroos
India	About 3,330,000 sq. km	1.3 billion	Thanks to a well-developed infrastructure, the country is actively moving forward in population growth. It is possible that even China will surpass China in this matter.
Argentina	About 2,740,000 sq. km	43.8 million citizens	Includes the famous Iguazu Park, which attracts millions of tourists
Kazakhstan	Approximately 2,700,000 sq. km	18.1 million citizens	Baikonur, the first cosmodrome in the world, is located on the territory of Kazakhstan.
Algeria	About 2,380,000 sq. km	40.4 million	The largest country in Africa

From the above it follows that the 5 largest countries of the type are as follows:

• Russia;
• India;
• Republic of China;
• America;
• and Brazil.

Without taking into account the difficult political situation in the world, and constant military conflicts cannot affect the fact that countries in the world change in any way by area.

This is largely due to the fact that military operations are ad hoc in nature and are aimed only at intimidation, but nothing more.

The smallest

Many citizens know only about the largest countries in the world, but know nothing about those who are among the smallest.

For this reason, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the list of the smallest Republics, starting from the continents in 2019:

Continent name	Name of the smallest Republic	Occupied area in square kilometers
Asia	The Maldives is officially recognized as the smallest Republic	About 300
Australia	Nauru is rightfully considered	According to official sources 21
African continent	In Africa, Seychelles is considered the smallest by area	Based on the latest official data - 422
Europe	Officially, the smallest Republic is the Order of Malta	The territory is rightfully considered the smallest on the entire planet. Its area is only 0.012
North America	On the continent, Saint Kitts and Noris are considered the smallest	Based on the latest official sources, the figures are 261
South America	In this case we are talking about Suriname	It is considered a potential contender for the revocation of the status of the smallest country on the entire planet. This is largely due to the fact that the indicators as of 2019 are about 163,821

In addition, we should not forget that on the planet there are also the smallest cities and settlements that cannot call themselves densely populated.

Moreover, there is a city on the planet in which only 1 person officially lives.

Among the smallest cities it is customary to distinguish:

Buford is a locality where only 1 person officially resides.	It is located in the state of Wyoming in America. Speaking about the occupied area, it is about 40 thousand square kilometers
Khum is considered to be the second city in terms of population.	Located in Croatia. The settlement is rightfully considered a fortress, and its location is only 14 kilometers from Buzet. The official population is only 17 people
In the city of Rabštejn, located in the Czech Republic	According to official data, only 20 people live, but this does not prevent them from feeling great and continuing to develop
The fourth most populous city is Melnik, which is located on the territory of Bulgaria.	The official area is about 50 square kilometers. As of the beginning of 2019, the population is only 390 people. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the fact that the city is known for high-quality tobacco of its own production and winemaking
Rounding out the top five smallest settlements is the city of Kallaste, which is located in Estonia.	Its officially established area is only 1.9 square kilometers. The settlement is rightfully considered amazing, since it is located on the shores of the world-famous Lake Peipus

Speaking about Russia, Chekalin is rightfully considered the smallest city on its territory. According to the latest official data, about 994 people live on its territory.

Video: Real Size of States

At the same time, statistics show that the number of people living in Chekalin is growing. For this reason, the number may increase significantly in the future.