The largest area in terms of area. The largest country in the world by area
This list presents the 10 largest countries in the world solely by area. Keep in mind that the countries are listed in descending order, and only the area of the territory is estimated, without taking into account the population, standard of living, gross domestic product and other factors. Of course, the largest country in the world in terms of territory is Russia. Each country will be accompanied by a photo with the most popular attraction, or just a beautiful view.
1. Russia
The largest country in the world, with an impressive area of 17,098,242 square kilometers. The photo shows a cult landmark - St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow. 
2. Canada
The second largest country in the world and the largest in the Americas with 9,984,670 square kilometers. Canada is a country with a huge water cover (8.93% of the country's territory is covered by water bodies). Pictured is the skyline of the city of Toronto with the famous CN Tower. 
3. China
China - The third largest country in the world and the largest in Asia: 9,706,961 sq. km. Shanghai is one of the most densely populated metropolitan areas in the world. 
4. USA
The United States of America is the fourth largest country in the world, with an area of 9,629,091 sq. km, the US is only slightly inferior to China. 
5. Brazil
Brazil is the 5th largest in the world and the largest country in South America and the southern hemisphere, with an area of 8,514,877 sq. km. The photo shows a statue of Christ the Redeemer. 
6. Australia
Australia is the sixth largest country on Earth, and the largest in Oceania. It is also the largest country without any land borders. The area of Australia is 7,692,024 square kilometers. Pictured is the Sydney Bridge. 
7. India
India ranks seventh on this list. The country is almost half the size of Australia and covers 3,166,414 square kilometers. km. You probably recognized the Taj Mahal in the photo, one of the most beautiful palaces in the world. 
8. Argentina
Argentina, with an area of 2,780,400 sq. km., occupies the eighth place in this list. This is one of largest countries South America.
9. Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is only slightly inferior to Argentina, and ranks 9th among the largest countries in the world, with an area of 2,724,900 kilometers. In the photo - the city of Astana. 
10. Algiers
Closes the top ten countries Algeria, which is the largest country in Africa, covering 2,381,741 square kilometers. 
If you are not a fan of statistics and all sorts of numbers, we hope you did not get bored admiring the breathtaking photographs. In continuation, read also about the smallest countries in a separate tape.
10
- Square: 2,381,740 km2
- Population: 38 087 812
- Form of government: parliamentary republic
- The president: Abdel Aziz Bouteflika
- Capital:
And lies are located in northern Africa and have access to mediterranean sea. This country for a long time was a French colony and gained independence only in 1962. Algeria borders Morocco, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Libya and Tunisia. The population of Algeria is approximately 38 million people.
9
- Square: 2,724,902 km2
- Population: 18 014 200
- Form of government: presidential republic
- The president: Nursultan Nazarbaev
- Capital: Astana
Kazakhstan is located in the center of Asia and occupies a vast territory from the Caspian Sea in the west and almost to Mongolia in the east. Kazakhstan - former soviet republic, in many ways very similar to Russia, both in political and economic ways of life.
8
- Square: 2,780,400 km2
- Population: 43 417 000
- Form of government:
- The president: Mauricio Macri
- Capital: Buenos Aires
And Argentina is located in the southern part of South America and is the second largest state on the continent after Brazil. Argentina is a Spanish-speaking country that is famous for its tango and is an excellent football player. In the post-war period, Argentina earned itself a notorious sanctuary for all sorts of war criminals.
7
- Square: 3,287,590 km2
- Population: 1 309 823 000
- Form of government: federal Republic
- The president: Pranab Kumar Mukherjee
- Capital: New Delhi
India is located in southern Asia and occupies the entire vast Hindustan Peninsula, as well as adjacent territories, up to the Himalayas and Kashmir. India is one of the most unusual and culturally attractive countries, as well as one of the most populated in the world (second place after China).
6
- Square: 7,686,850 km2
- Population: 24 067 700
- Form of government: a constitutional monarchy
- The president: Malcolm Turnbull
- Capital: Canberra
And Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere and is one of the six continents on our beautiful planet, as well as an independent English-speaking state, one of the most developed and wealthy in the world. Australia is washed by the waters of the Indian and Pacific oceans.
5
- Square: 8,514,877 km2
- Population: 205 737 996
- Form of government: federal presidential republic
- The president: Michel Temer
- Capital: Brasilia
Brazil is located in South America and is largest state of this continent, both in terms of area and population. The official language of Brazil is Portuguese.
4
- Square: 9,519,431 km2
- Population: 325 309 164
- Form of government: federal presidential republic
- The president: Donald Trump
- Capital: Washington
The United States of America was formed in 1776 by the amalgamation of thirteen British colonies that declared their independence. The United States is a highly developed country, having the first economy in the world in terms of nominal GDP and the second in terms of GDP (PPP). Although the country's population is only 4.3% of the world's, Americans own about 40% of the world's total wealth.
3
- Square: 9,598,962 km2
- Population: 1 380 083 000
- Form of government: one-party parliamentary republic
- The president: Xi Jinping
- Capital: Beijing
The People's Republic of China is a state in East Asia. The largest country in the world by population. It ranks third in the world in terms of territory, behind Russia and Canada. Since the proclamation of the PRC in 1949, the ruling party has been communist party China.
2
- Square: 9,984,670 km2
- Population: 36 048 521
- Form of government: parliamentary monarchy
- The president: Justin Trudeau
- Capital: Ottawa
Canada is a state in North America, it ranks second in the world in terms of area. It is washed by the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic Oceans, borders the United States in the south and northwest, and also has maritime borders with Denmark (Greenland) in the northeast and France (Saint Pierre and Miquelon) in the east. The Canada-US border is the longest common border in the world.
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- Square: 17,125,191 km2
- Population: 146 804 372
- Form of government: presidential-parliamentary republic
- The president: Vladimir Putin
- Capital: Moscow
The Russian Federation is a state in Eastern Europe and North Asia. It ranks first in the world in terms of territory, sixth in terms of GDP PPP and ninth in terms of population. Russia borders on eighteen states (the largest number in the world), including two partially recognized and two unrecognized. Russia has the most large stock natural resources on earth.
On the stretch long history humanity, the outlines of the borders of states have changed greatly. However, in the second half of the 20th century, humanity came to the borders between countries that we see today, nevertheless, minor changes occur to this day. The top will also indicate the population and GDP (nominal, IMF list for 2015). And so in this top 10 largest countries for 2015 will be presented.
Algeria 10th place
Area 2,381,340 sq km. Population 38,087,000. Density 14.8 per sq km. GDP nominal per capita $4,345. Capital Algeria. Currency dinar. The official language is literary Arabic. Most of Algeria is occupied by the Sahara desert, the population lives in the north of the country near the coastline. The temperature in the summer in the Sahara desert can beat all anti-records. A large number of Algerians immigrate to Europe.
Kazakhstan 9th place.
Area 2,724,902 sq km. Population 17,541,000. GDP nominal per capita $11,028 Capital Astana. Currency Tenge. The population density is 6.4 people sq km. Official languages Kazakh, Russian. In the land of Kazakhstan, there are almost all the elements of the periodic table of Mendeleev. Most of Kazakhstan is occupied by steppes, however, Kazakhstan has all types of landscapes - forests, lakes, mountains, deserts, canyons and river valleys. It is worth mentioning the sharply continental climate of Kazakhstan, where the temperature in summer can reach up to +46 and in winter it can drop to -58.
Argentina 8th place.
Area 2,780,000 sq km. Population 42,610,000. Currency Peso. Capital of Buenos Aires. GDP nominal per capita 13,428. The official language is Spanish. The population density is 15 people sq km. The territory of Argentina is occupied by the Andes Mountains and eastern plains where most of the population lives. The climate is rather mild and favors pastoral cattle breeding. However, in the south of the country, the temperature can soak up to minus levels. What sets Argentina apart from other countries in Latin America is its homogeneity in terms of population, where most of the people are of Spanish and Italian ancestry. Argentina has disputed territories with Great Britain. Argentina also secures the right to part of Antarctica.
India 7th place.
Area 3,287,263 sq km. Population 1 281 941 000. Population density 364 people sq km. Rupee currency. The official language is Hindi, English and 21 other languages. Capital New Delhi. GDP nominal per capita is 1688 dollars. In ancient times, India was the richest country, thanks to the climate and the fertility of the land, the crop can be harvested four times a year. However, India is suffering from overpopulation. Most of the population lives near rivers, polluting them. As a result of the division of the East Indies by Britain, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Burma. India is a potential superpower.
Australia 6th place.
Area 7,692,000 sq km. Population 23,130,000 people. The population density is 3.01 people. Currency Australian dollar. GDP nominal $51,642 Capital Canberra. The official language, de facto, is Australian English. Almost the entire population of Australia lives in the southeast of the country. Most of the country is occupied by lifeless deserts. Australia is a former British colony. The basis of the nation is made up of immigrants from Asia, Western and Southern Europe. The standard of living in Australia is one of the highest in the world.
Brazil 5th place.
The area is 8,514,877 sq km. Population 201,000,000. Population density 22 sq. km. Currency Real. Capital of Brasilia. GDP nominal per capita $8,802. The official language is Portuguese. Brazil is a federal state divided into states. The concept of Brazilians is just as conditional as Americans. The basis of the nation is made up of people of mixed origin (mulattos) 43%, Whites 48% Portuguese, Germans, Arabs, Italians, Blacks 7%, Indians about half a million, Japanese 1,500,000 million. The climate in Brazil is very humid, most of Brazil is occupied by impenetrable Amazon jungle. Brazil is the strongest country in Latin America, however, a large part of the population lives in poverty, which leads to cheap labor. Brazil is a potential superpower.
USA 4th place.
Area 9,519,431. Population 325,607,000. The density is 32 people per sq km. Capital Washington. Currency US dollar. The official language, de facto American English. GDP nominal per capita $55,904 The East Coast of the United States is densely populated, unlike middle lane The United States, this is due to the presence of water resources and sea trade routes, as well as a favorable climate. Most of the US territory was bought from France, and also conquered from Mexico. Including the United States acquired Alaska from Russian Empire. Today, America has 50 states (states), but the US territories, Puerto Rico as the 51st and Guam as the 52nd state, also want to receive state status. Nevertheless, obtaining the status of a state as a (federal state) is very long, it can drag on for decades. The basis of the American nation is made up of immigrants: whites 78% are mostly of Irish, Scottish, German, Anglo-Saxon, and Latin American origin. Blacks 13%. Asians 5%. Indians, Aleuts, Eskimos up to 2%. The US is the world's hegemon, imposing its terms on other countries, and carrying out the policy of the world's police baton. The US is currently the only superpower.
China 3rd place.
The area is 9,596,960 sq km. Population 1,368,660,000 people. The population density is 139 people per sq km. Yuan currency. The official language is Chinese. Capital Beijing. GDP nominal per capita is 8,280. Almost half of China's territory is national autonomies there are only 5 of them. Nevertheless, the Chinese are not the majority in such remote autonomies as Tibet and the Uighur autonomy, living in the east of China in historical provinces, with a favorable climate, an abundance of rivers and land fertility. Not long ago, China became the second economy in the world, overtaking Japan. At the moment, China is one of the most important economies in the world and the fastest growing power in the world. China is the main holder of US government debt and valuable papers government, overtaking Japan, which moved to second place in this indicator. China is an economic superpower and a potential world superpower.
Canada 2nd place.
Area 9,984,670 sq km. Population 35,675,000 people. The density is 3.41 people per sq km. Currency Canadian dollar. Capital Ottawa. The official language is English and French. GDP nominal per capita is $43,935. Canada's economy is closely linked to the US economy for this reason, as well as climate, 80% of Canadians live no further than 160 km from the US border. Canada, along with Australia, is led by the British Queen. Canada has large natural resources. Most of Canada is covered by forests, lakes and mountains. At the moment, people from all over the world immigrate to Canada, as it is famous for being a peaceful, high-tech, and free from political and ethnic unrest country where you can raise children in a calm environment. Canada is one of the most prosperous countries on the planet.
Russia 1st place.
Area 17,125,407 sq km. Population 146,270,000 people. The density is 8.39 people per sq km. Moscow the capital. Currency ruble. Official Russian language. GDP nominal $8,447. Russia is the largest state in the world, with a rich historical past, but more than 70% of the territory of Russia, due to the harsh climate and remoteness, is not suitable for life, construction major cities and agglomerations. Most of the population of Russia lives in the western part of the temperate climate as well as in the southern strip of Russia. Russia is the main opponent of US hegemony in world politics. In addition, Russia is an energy superpower with a large supply of minerals. Russia has a huge military and economic potential, including the availability of energy resources, in order to compete for the title of superpower.
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
- 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;
- In second place on this list is Canada. Its area is almost 2 times less 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;
- 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;
- 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;
- 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;
- 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;
- India rightfully took the 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;
- 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;
- 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;
- 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 entities and districts. In Russia 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, plunge into the warm southern sea or see the never-melting glaciers, feel the frost in summer time year 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 side 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 climatic conditions and it's not surprising! There are various natural areas on a large territory. It is cold in the south of Argentina, deserts with harsh weather conditions, 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.
by the most major city 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 Big city, the settlement took 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.
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 the 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 belongs to the industrial countries. It is a member of the G8 and the CIS.
general information:
Moscow the capital
Population - 145 million people
Currency unit- ruble = 100 kopecks.
Official Russian language
2. Canada
The second largest country in the world, almost two times inferior to Russia. The area of Canada is 9.97 million square kilometers. Canada, a former French colony that Seven Years' War(1756 - 1763) came under British control. It has been a British dominion since 1867 and is part of the British Union. The formal head of Canada is the British monarch. Canada is a post-industrial country. Part of the G8.
General information:
Capital - Ottawa
Population - 31.3 million people
Monetary unit - Canadian dollar = 100 cents
Official languages - English, French
3. People's Republic of China
China is the third largest country in the world and the first in terms of population. 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. Now China is the largest supplier of goods in the world.
General information:
Capital - Beijing
Population - 1.3 billion people
Monetary unit - yuan \u003d 10 jiao \u003d 100 fyn
Official language is Chinese
4. United States of America
The USA is the fourth largest country in the world. Its area is 9.363 million square kilometers. The first English colonies on the territory of the modern United States were founded as early as 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 that, America led an active occupation activity, and significantly expanded its territory at the expense of 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. Part of the G8.
General information:
Capital - Washington
Population - 287 million people
Currency - US dollar = 100 cents
Official language - English
5. Federative Republic of Brazil
The former Portuguese colony in South America, which gained independence in 1889, is the fifth largest country modern world. The area of Brazil is 8.547 million square kilometers. In addition, now Brazil is a major economic and industrial center, if not the world, then certainly South America. Brazil is a member of the nuclear club, which does not eliminate poverty and low 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
Monetary unit - real = 100 pesos
Official language - Portuguese
