Largest countries in the world: Top 5 listed here!
Some countries have large populations but small surface areas, while others have large areas that could easily accommodate huge numbers of people. However, many of the countries with the largest land areas contain so much uninhabitable land due to the inhospitable climactic conditions. There are various metrics used to measure the largest countries in the […]
Some countries have large populations but small surface areas, while others have large areas that could easily accommodate huge numbers of people.
However, many of the countries with the largest land areas contain so much uninhabitable land due to the inhospitable climactic conditions.
There are various metrics used to measure the largest countries in the world. This list measures countries by total land area rather than population.
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WORLD’S LARGEST COUNTRIES :
1. RUSSIA
The world’s largest country, with a total area of 17 098 242km² is Russia and makes up roughly 11 percent of the Earth’s total landmass.
With a population of just under 145 million, Russia is a sparsely populated nation.
Russia is so large it extends from northeast Europe all the way across the north of Asia. Due to an inhospitable climate over 60 percent of Russia is uninhabitable.
2. CANADA
Canada’s total area of 9 984 670km² makes it the second-largest country in the world. It is the largest nation in North America.
Canada’s population is estimated to be just under 39 million people.
The country has lots of space but again much of it is uninhabitable due to the inhospitable climate.
The nation is home to Niagara Falls, many forests and much wildlife including bears, wolves, mountain lions and bison.
Canada boasts the longest coastline in the world and it has many lakes. Lake Superior, Huron, and Great Bear Lake make up just a few of up to 2 million lakes in Canada.
3. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
With a total area of 9 833 517km², the United States of America is the second largest country in North America.
The United States of America gained independence from Britain in 1776. The US has an estimated population of just under 340 million people.
With the Rocky Mountains, Great Lakes, Yellowstone National Park, Death Valley, the Grand Canyon and so much more, the USA is a country full of natural and man-made wonders.
4. CHINA
China is the largest country that is located entirely within Asia. It has a total area of 9 596 960km².
China is the fourth largest country in the world by total area and is the second largest country in the world based on its population.
According to ScienceFocus, China has an estimated population of just over 1.425 billion people.
China is an ancient country that dates back to the early 13th Century BC. The country is known today for its Great Wall, Giant Pandas, ‘floating’ Zhangjiajie mountains, and the Forbidden City.
5. BRAZIL
Brazil is the largest country in South America (and the southern hemisphere). It has a total area of 8 515 770km².
The nation gained independence from Portugal in 1822. Brazil is the most populous country in South America with a population of just over 216 million people.
Brazil is known for the Amazon rainforest, Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, the famous Copacabana and Ipanema beaches and many other attractions. It is also one of the world’s greatest footballing nations.
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