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

It is no secret that most of the planet's territory falls on the oceans, seas, rivers and lakes. In total, they occupy about 71% of the Earth, and the remaining 29% belong to the land that people inhabit. At the same time, more than 40% of the land is the area occupied by the major 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 many times larger than the territory of many other countries and is 17,075,400 km2. At the same time, there are very few water bodies in the country and 16,995,800 km2 is land. Consequently, 12.5% ​​of the Earth's land area 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 is land. Therefore, it occupies 6.1% of the earth's land;
  3. The third place of honor belongs to China. This amazing country owns 9,596,960 km2, of which only 200,000 are water sources, and the rest is land. Therefore, China makes up 6.26% of the land areas of the Earth. 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 these, 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 number 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 rather, 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 lies in the fact 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 falls on water sources. Therefore, Australia occupies 5.1% of the land of the entire planet;
  7. India rightfully took the seventh position. Its area is 3,287,590 km2, of which 2,973,190 km2 is land. Consequently, of the earth's land, 2% falls precisely on this eastern country;
  8. Next up is Argentina. It accounts for 1.8% of the Earth's territory, because the area of ​​​​the countries is 2,776,890 km2;
  9. In the penultimate place - Kazakhstan. Like the previous country, it occupies 1.8% of the earth's land mass and has an area of ​​2,717,300 km2;
  10. And, finally, closes this list - Sudan. Its area is 2,505,810 km2, which corresponds to 1.6% of the land on the planet.

The Russian Federation is located on the Eurasian continent and occupies a significant part of it - almost a third of the continent. The country is in first place 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 regions. In total, there are 46 regions in Russia, 22 republics, 17 autonomous subjects and districts. Russia has beautiful nature, many rivers and lakes. Some rivers are known all over the world, such as the Amur, the Don or the 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, take a dip in the warm southern sea or see the 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 passes both by land and by sea

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

China is located on the Eurasian continent, here its border is in contact with the borders of 14 countries, and on the other hand it is washed by the waters of the Pacific Ocean. China is divided into 31 territorial entities. Of these, 22 provinces, 5 autonomous regions and 4 cities of central subordination. The capital of China is Beijing.

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

The main attraction of Brazil are, of course, 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 top of Corcovado Mountain.

It ranks second in area in South America. The location of the country is oblong and stretches from north to south. Argentina is diverse in its climatic conditions, and this is not surprising! There are various natural areas on a large territory. In the south of Argentina it is cold, deserts with harsh weather conditions stretch here, the north of the country is in a subtropical climate. In the west, along the border, there is the Andes mountain system, and on the east side, Argentina is washed by the Atlantic Ocean.


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

Sudan

The main part of the country's territory is the Darfur and Kordofan plateau, surrounded by the Central African highlands from the south, and the Ethiopian highlands from 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 contains the ten largest countries by territory. If we were talking about the 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, Russia, of course, occupies a significant part of Europe, but since it is located only partially on its territory, Ukraine rightfully belongs to the first place.

Land accounts for 29.2% of the planet's surface. This entire area is occupied by about two hundred countries. Half of the land area of ​​the Earth is divided between the ten largest states, and in two countries - China and India, more than 35% of the total population of the planet lives.

The largest countries in the world by area

We present you a list and a brief description of the ten largest countries in the world in ascending order of area.

10. Algiers

The area of ​​the country is 2,381,741 km². The state is located in the northern part, the capital is the city of Algiers. The bulk of the population are Arabs. Berbers, the oldest African ethnic group, inhabit the foothills of the Atlas and a significant part of the Sahara regions. Most of the people are Muslim. Algeria is adjacent to the territory of six countries and the lands of Western Sahara. Neighbors are Mali, Libya, Tunisia, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger. The northern part goes to the Mediterranean Sea. In Algeria, there is a unique Ink Lake, the ink from which is used to make ink and pen paste.

9. Kazakhstan

The area of ​​the country is 2,724,902 km². Kazakhstan is located in Asia, the capital is the city of Astana. The ethnic composition is represented by Kazakhs, Russians, Uzbeks, Tatars, Ukrainians. Representatives of other nationalities are few in number. Kazakhstan washes the Caspian and, which are inland. Neighboring states include Russia, China, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is in Kazakhstan that the world's largest cosmodrome "Baikonur" is located.

8. Argentina

3. PRC

The largest Asian state, with an area of ​​9,597,000 km². Beijing is the cultural center and capital of China. 56 nationalities live on the territory of the country, the population is distributed unevenly. China is washed by 4 seas of the Pacific Ocean. It borders on fourteen states, including Russia. Shanghai and Beijing are the largest cities in the world in terms of population density. The country is rich in architectural and natural attractions. Tourists are advised to visit the Great Wall of China, the Temple of Heaven and the Ancient City of Pingyao.

2. Canada

The area of ​​Canada is 9,984,670 km². The capital is the city of Ottawa. The state is located in North America. The population is represented by Anglo-Canadians, French-Canadians and small ethnic groups. The shores of the country are washed by the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic oceans. In the south and northwest (with Alaska), Canada is adjacent to the United States. Their land border is the longest in the world. Most of the lands that fall on and mountainous areas are not developed by man. Natural complexes border on large cities. The population of the country is doing everything possible to preserve it in its original form. Canada has many national parks. are the natural wealth of the country. Notable natural monuments include the Montmorency Falls, the Bay of Fundy, the Rocky Mountains and Slave Lake.

1. Russia

Russia, with an area of ​​about 17,100,000 km², is undeniably the largest country on Earth. There are more than one hundred and sixty nationalities living in the Russian Federation. 12 seas belonging to the basins of the Arctic, Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The land border of Russia extends over 22,000 km. It neighbors fourteen states, including China, North Korea, Norway and Finland. The country is unique in every way. Due to its great length, nature is striking in its diversity. In different parts you can see glaciers and alpine meadows. The territory of the Russian Federation is covered with a dense river network and countless lakes. Each region has its own unique natural monuments: Lake Baikal, the Altai Mountains, the Valley of Geysers, the Lena Pillars, the Putorana Plateau, etc.

Largest countries in the world by population

If we take into account the population as of 2018, then the list of the largest countries on the planet will look like this:

  1. China - more than 1.39 billion people;
  2. India - more than 1.35 billion people;
  3. USA - more than 325 million people;
  4. Indonesia - more than 267 million people;
  5. Pakistan - more than 211 million people;
  6. Brazil - more than 209 million people;
  7. Nigeria - more than 196 million people;
  8. Bangladesh - more than 166 million people;
  9. Russia - more than 146 million people;
  10. Japan - more than 126 million people.

There are many different states on the map of our planet. Some of them are quite small, which does not prevent them from being interesting places for travelers. Other tourists prefer to visit large countries where you can see more beautiful and interesting places. After reading the top 10 largest countries by area in the world, you will learn about the top ten countries with large territories

10 Algiers

The full official form of the name of this country is: Algerian People's Democratic Republic. Also, this state is called ANDR. The territory of Algeria has 2381740 square kilometers. 80% of the territory of this state is occupied by the Sahara desert, consisting of separate rocky and sandy deserts.

9 Kazakhstan


The official name of this country is the Republic of Kazakhstan. Also, the abbreviation RK is sometimes used as the name of this state. Kazakhstan has an area of ​​2,724,902 square kilometers. 36% of the country's territory is desert. On a slightly smaller area - 35% - the steppe spreads. 18% of the territory of Kazakhstan is semi-desert. Forests grow on 5.9% of the country's area.

8 Argentina


The full official name of Argentina is the Argentine Republic. The area of ​​this country: 2780400 square kilometers. The nature of Argentina is very diverse, because this state has a large extent from north to south and various reliefs are found on its territory. The northern and eastern parts of Argentina are mostly flat. The western and southern parts of this country have hills.

7 India


The official name of this country is the Republic of India. The area of ​​India is 3287263 square kilometers. Different climates prevail in different parts of the territory of this country, among them: tropical dry, tropical humid, subtropical monsoon and high mountains.

6 Australia


Australia's official name form: Commonwealth of Australia. The area of ​​this state is 7692024 square kilometers. The territory of Australia occupies the mainland of Australia, the island of Tasmania and several other islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Most of the country is covered by deserts and lowlands.

5 Brazil


The full official name of this state is the Federative Republic of Brazil. The territory of Brazil is 8515770 square kilometers. The north of the country is occupied by the Amazonian lowland - a vast valley surrounding the well-known large Amazon River. Also on the territory of Brazil are hilly plains, plateaus, lowlands and mountains.

4 USA


The United States of America (USA) is sometimes referred to simply as the United States or simply America. The area of ​​this country: 9519431 square kilometers. On the territory of the United States of America, landforms such as plains, lowlands, plateaus and mountains are combined.

3 China


Full name of China: People's Republic of China. Also, sometimes this state is called an abbreviation of its full name: China. Ranked third in the ranking of countries with a large territory, China has an area of ​​9598962 square kilometers. On the territory of this state, various forms of relief coexist: mountains, plateaus, depressions, deserts and plains occupying large areas. Nature in China is very diverse, and when traveling through this country, you can visit the cold high-altitude deserts, and subtropical forests, and fertile plains. The climate in different parts of China is also different: in the southeast, the possessions of a subtropical climate are spread, in the northwest - sharply continental (arid), and on the southern coast of the country the monsoons control the weather.

2 Canada


Territory of Canada: 9984670 square kilometers. Everywhere, except for the extreme southern territories, taiga prevails in this state. There are glaciers in the Arctic region of Canada, the coastal mountains and Mount St. Elias. The steppe plains of Canada are quite favorable for agriculture. Most of the population of Canada lives in the southeast of the plains, in the place where the St. Lawrence River flows from the Great Lakes.

1 Russia


This country also has the official name of the Russian Federation. Speaking of Russia, they also use the abbreviation RF. The territory of Russia is 17125191 square kilometers. Different parts of the area of ​​this state are located in different climatic zones: arctic, subarctic, temperate, subtropical. Most of the country is in the temperate climate zone.

Large countries are very interesting for travelers, because on a vast territory there are many beautiful or unusual sights.


Ten largest countries

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 - a state with an area of ​​2,724,902 km, 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.

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

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

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

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

4th place: United States of America - the second largest state in North America


You can find different data on the area of ​​the United States. The CIA World Book of Facts gives a figure of 9,826,675 km, which puts the United States in third place in terms of territory among the countries of the world, but the CIA data take into account the area of ​​​​territorial waters (5.6 km from the coasts). The Encyclopedia Britannica indicates the area of ​​the United States, excluding territorial and coastal waters, as 9,526,468 km. Thus, the United States is still smaller than China in area.

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

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

The largest country in the world in terms of territory is Russia, its area in 2014 (after the annexation of Crimea) is 17,124,442 km2.


Russia is both in Europe and in Asia. 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 entire territory of Europe. 77% of the territory of Russia is located in Asia, the Asian part of Russia has an area of ​​13.1 million km, which is also larger than the area of ​​any Asian country. Thus, Russia is the largest country in terms of area in both Europe and Asia.

The largest states by area by continents and parts 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 km)

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

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

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

The largest countries in the world by population

10th place: Japan - an island state in East Asia with a population of 126.3 million people.

9th place: Russia - population 146.3 million people.

8th place: Bangladesh - a state in South Asia with a population of 163.1 million people.

7th place: Nigeria - a state in West Africa with a population of 180.3 million people.

6th place: Pakistan - a state in South Asia with a population of 189.1 million people.

5th place: Brazil - population 206.5 million people.

4th place: Indonesia - a state in Southeast Asia with a population of 256.2 million people.

3rd place: USA - population 324.7 million people.

2nd place: India - population 1.294 billion people.

The largest country in the world by population is China. Population - 1.373 billion people.

There are many different countries on the map of our planet. Some of them are small, which does not prevent them from being interesting places for travelers.

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Other tourists visit large countries where you can see more beautiful and interesting places. Consider the largest countries by area in the world.

State classification

According to the area classification, giant countries are distinguished as large, large, medium, small, small countries and micro states.

Giant countries have an area of ​​​​more than 3 million km2 There are 7 in the world
Large countries have an area of ​​​​1 million to 3 million km2 This is 21 countries
Significant countries - from 500 thousand to 1 million km2 21 countries
Medium - from 100 to 500 thousand km2 56 countries
Small - from 10 to 100 thousand km2 56 countries
Small - from 1 to 10 thousand km2 8 countries
Micro states - less than 1 thousand km2 24 countries

Top 10

  • The Russian Federation;
  • Canada;
  • China;
  • Brazil;
  • Australia;
  • India;
  • Argentina;
  • Kazakhstan;
  • Algeria.

If you look at the territories of countries, you can immediately see that Russia is in first place. Almost two times less - Canada, USA, China and Brazil.

The area of ​​each state is very large, which can exceed the volume of the entire continent of Australia.

Russia

This state has the official name of the Russian Federation. The abbreviation RF is also often used.

Russia has a large territory of 17,098,242 km, and is located on the Eurasian continent. The capital of the Russian Federation is the city of Moscow.

In terms of its territory, the Russian Federation is beyond competition with the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans. Our state is located in Europe and Asia at the same time.

Only the territory of the area of ​​Europe of this state significantly exceeds the size of the territory of any of the European countries.

Russia occupies approximately 12.5% ​​of the land of our planet where people live. Our country is distinguished by a large number of natural resources. The population of the Russian Federation is more than 146 million people.

The collapse of the Soviet Union did not affect the situation, Russia remained in a leading position, occupying 11.5% of the entire land mass.

A significant part of its area is located on the Asian part of the continent, where people cannot live. In the western part is the East European Plain, which is separated from the Asian part by the Ural Mountains.

The country is rich in resources in the world. Russia is the longest country that spans 11 time zones.

The number of neighboring states is also large - the Russian Federation shares a border with 18 other states. The total length of the border is almost 61,000 km, of which 38 pass by sea.

Canada

This country is in second place with an area of ​​9,984,670 km2. Everywhere, except for the extreme southern territories, taiga prevails in this country.

There are glaciers in the Arctic part of the state and coastal mountains. On the steppe plains of Canada, you can favorably engage in agriculture.

A significant part of the country's population lives in the southeast of the plains, where the St. Lawrence River is located. The center of Canada is Ottawa, which occupies 42% of the continent.

Canada holds the record for the area of ​​borders due to the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean. A significant part of the territory is not suitable for life, so the density of inhabitants is not large, one of the smallest on the entire planet.

34 million people live in the country - the same number lives in Tokyo. This has its positive aspects - clean ecology makes it a desirable place for many people to visit and live.

China

The full name of the country is the People's Republic of China. It is sometimes referred to as China. China is located in East Asia and is considered the second largest country on this continent.

This state is in third place in the world, and has an area of ​​9598962 km2. On the territory of this country, different forms of relief coexist - mountains, desert plateaus and large flat areas.

The nature in China is very different, and traveling around this country, you can visit cold deserts, subtropical forests, and plains.

The climate in different parts of China is also different - in the southeast there are possessions of a subtropical climate, in the northwest - sharply continental (arid), and on the southern coast of the country monsoons prevail.

Shanghai is considered the most populated among all large cities. China is the most populous state in the world, the Chinese make up one sixth of the world's population, in the future this ratio will lean even more towards China.

At the same time, the country's population occupies 10% of its area - cities and villages are located along rivers and the seashore. In recent years, the country has occupied a leading position in the global economy and industry.

USA

The United States of America (USA) is also called simply America. The area of ​​this state is 9519431 km2.

On the territory of the country, such landforms as plains, lowlands, plateaus and mountains are combined. The main metropolis of the USA is Washington.

This state has the most technologically advanced army, a high level of income and occupies a leading position in the global economy.

A large area is located between two oceans, and a significant part of it is occupied by plains, which are surrounded by mountains in the west, forests and swamps in the east. In the north of the state there is a large system of lakes.

In addition to part of the continent, the state includes various islands in the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Near the border with Canada is Niagara Falls.

Brazil

The full official name of this country is the Federative Republic of Brazil. The territory of the state is 8,514,877 km2, thanks to which it is in first place in South America.

In the north of the country is the Amazonian Lowland - a large valley that surrounds the Amazon River. Also, this state is one of the most populated in the world.

The relief of the country is heterogeneous. The lowland in the Amazon Basin occupies most of northern Brazil.

This area is the largest lowland in the world and the least populated area on the planet.

The south and east of the country is a highland - a large Brazilian and separated from the main massif by the channel of the Amazon Guiana.

The narrow Atlantic Plain at the junction with the ocean forms beaches, lagoons and natural harbors. The main attraction of the country is the Amazon and the tropical jungle, which is decreasing due to deforestation.

The country is famous for its carnivals in Rio de Janeiro and sporting achievements, and is home to a large number of world football stars.

Organized on a federal basis, the country comprises 26 states plus the capital district. Each of the administrative units of the state is endowed with broad powers in different areas. In addition, there is a division into regions, of which there are five.

Australia

The official name of the country is the Commonwealth of Australia. The territory of this country is 7692024 km2. A significant part of the state is desert and low-lying areas.

Australia has its own continent. It is the largest country in Oceania. In terms of quality of life, this state is in second place in the world.

The capital of Australia is Canberra, an artificially created city. Thanks to a well-thought-out layout that takes into account the peculiarities of the landscape, the city is a model of urban planning. 380 thousand people live in the capital of Australia, you can see the city in a day.

India

The official name of the country is the Republic of India. The area of ​​the state is 3,287,263 km2. India is in second place in the world in terms of the number of inhabitants.

More than 1.3 billion people live on the territory of the country, and according to statistics it continues to grow There are 357 people per km2 in India.

Different parts of this state are dominated by different climates - tropical dry, tropical humid, subtropical monsoon and alpine.

Argentina

The full name of the country is the Argentine Republic. The area of ​​this state is 2780400 km2.

The nature of the state has a huge variety, because this country has a large extent from north to south and there are different reliefs on its territory.

Plains are located in the northern and eastern parts of the state, and hills are located in the western and southern parts.

Kazakhstan

The official name of this state is the Republic of Kazakhstan. Also, the abbreviated version of the Republic of Kazakhstan is sometimes used as the name of this country.

The state has an area of ​​2,724,902 km2. 36% of its area is desert. 35% of the state is the steppe.

Semi-desert is located on 18% of the area of ​​Kazakhstan. Forests are located on 5.9% of the state's territory.

Algeria

The full name of this state is the Algerian People's Democratic Republic or ANDR.

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The area of ​​this country is 2381740 km2. 80% of the area of ​​this country is occupied by the Sahara desert, which consists of separate rocky and sandy deserts.