Largest Countries by Area
The world’s largest countries cover vast regions of forests, mountains, deserts, rivers, and coastlines. Together, the top 10 countries account for more than half of Earth’s total land area.
Top 10 Largest Countries by Total Area
| Rank | Country | Approximate Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 17,098,246 km² |
| 2 | Canada | 9,984,670 km² |
| 3 | China | 9,596,961 km² |
| 4 | United States | 9,525,067 km² |
| 5 | Brazil | 8,515,767 km² |
| 6 | Australia | 7,692,024 km² |
| 7 | India | 3,287,263 km² |
| 8 | Argentina | 2,780,400 km² |
| 9 | Kazakhstan | 2,724,900 km² |
| 10 | Algeria | 2,381,741 km² |
Key Highlights
🇷🇺 Russia
- Largest country in the world.
- Covers parts of both Europe and Asia.
- Spans 11 time zones.
🇨🇦 Canada
- Second-largest country.
- Has the world’s longest coastline.
- Home to millions of lakes and vast boreal forests.
🇨🇳 China
- Features deserts, mountains, plains, and river valleys.
- Home to the famous Great Wall of China.
🇺🇸 United States
- Includes Alaska and Hawaii in addition to the contiguous states.
- Contains famous natural landmarks such as the Grand Canyon.
🇧🇷 Brazil
- Occupies nearly half of South America.
- Contains most of the Amazon Rainforest.
Interesting Facts
- 🌍 Russia alone covers about 11% of Earth’s land surface.
- 🌊 Canada has more natural lakes than the rest of the world combined.
- 🦘 Australia is both the smallest continent and the sixth-largest country.
- 🇮🇳 India is the 7th-largest country by area and the most populous country in the world.
- 🌵 Algeria is the largest country in Africa, with much of its land covered by the Sahara Desert.