10 largest by area. The largest country in the world is Russia. The largest states in Europe

The territory of our planet is divided into countries. Each state has its own history, language, traditions, territory... The borders of countries are clearly defined. There are both land and sea borders. There are also neutral territories. If you look into history you can see how they were created modern countries, alliances were formed, now non-existent states, cities, and peoples faded into oblivion. Currently there are 251 countries on our planet.

The territory occupied by a country is of great importance for its development, cultural characteristics and economic opportunities. Location, climate, the presence of natural resources, and much more are of great importance, including the size of the territory occupied by one country.

As you know, the largest country in the world is Russia. The territory of Russia is approximately 17,098,242 km2. The capital of Russia is Moscow. In second place is Canada. Canada is already much smaller in size at 9,976,139 km2. Capital of Canada: Ottawa. In third place is the USA, third place is not so far from second. The USA covers an area of ​​9,826,675 km2. The capital of the USA is Washington.

Top ten big countries

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

9th place: Kazakhstan is a state with an area of ​​2,724,902 km, located in the center of Eurasia, most of which belongs to Asia, and the 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 km. 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 km. 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 km.

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

4th place: The United States of America is the second largest state 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 km, 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 km. Thus, the USA is still smaller than China in area.

3rd place: China is 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 with an area of ​​9,984,670 km.

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


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 km, which is also larger than the area of ​​any Asian country. Thus, Russia is the largest country in both Europe and Asia.

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 km)

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

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 biggest country North America- 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 is 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 is a state in South Asia with a population of 163.1 million people.

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

6th place: Pakistan is 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 South-East 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.

Earth ranks fifth in size among all the planets in the solar system, and its area reaches 510 million square meters. km. There are about 206 countries in the world, which are located on almost 149 million square meters. km. About half of this territory belongs to just 10 states, which make up our ranking of the largest countries in the world!

Algeria

Square: 2,381,740 sq. km

Population: 40 million people

Capital: Algeria

The list of the largest countries on earth opens with the largest state in Africa - Algeria. A large part of the territory of Algeria (about 80%) is occupied by the largest hot desert, the Sahara. Algeria is one of the leading countries in the world in terms of oil and gas reserves. And this does not change the fact that more than 17% of the population lives below the poverty line. The country has unique lake, where instead of water there is ink. Algeria has the longest coastline - 988 km.

Kazakhstan

Square: 2,724,902 sq. km

Population: 17 million people

Capital:

The ninth line of the ranking belongs to Kazakhstan, the birthplace of tulips and apples, a country with a very rich historical and cultural past. Like Algeria, the country can be classified as a gas and oil magnate. This is the largest state that does not have access to the world's oceans. The border area with Russia is the longest in the world and is more than 7,000 km. The main part of the country is occupied by deserts and steppes. Kazakhstan is home to the largest high-mountain skating rink in the world - Medeo.

Argentina

Square: 2,780,400 sq. km

Population: 43 million people

Capital: Buenos Aires

The homeland of legendary football players Maradona and Messi, Argentina, ranks 8th. The country was named after silver (Argentum from Latin - silver). But the colonists were mistaken; there was very little of this metal in the bowels of the earth. In Buenos Aires you can walk along the longest street in the world, where the number of houses exceeds 20,000. About 40% of the country's population is of Italian origin, and the rest are mostly of German origin.

India

Square: 3,287,263 sq. km

Population: 1,329 million people

Capital: New Delhi

India is the second most populous country in the world and seventh in the ranking. It is the birthplace of tea, Hinduism and Buddhism. The people of India are very devout, and religion plays a vital role in the country, as evidenced by the historical temples and shrines. The largest film industry - Bollywood - is located in Mumbai. Interestingly, in India the color of mourning is not black, but white. Hindus are the largest English-speaking nation on earth! The most popular game is cricket, introduced by the British.

Square: 7,692,024 sq. km

Population: 24 million people

Capital: Canberra

A continental country with a great variety of nationalities, a mysterious underwater world, with its extraordinary flora and fauna, it ranks sixth in the top 10. Thanks to its location in the southern hemisphere, everything is the other way around: in winter it is summer, and in summer it is winter. This state has the largest cattle pasture in the world with an area of ​​34,000 square meters. m. The amount of snow in the Australian Alps exceeds the Swiss! Winter views sports in Australia are no less popular than surfing.

Square: 8,515,770 sq. km

Population: 204 million people

Capital: Brasilia

The largest state in South America rightfully deserves 5th place. Brazil is the birthplace of colorful carnivals and the most football country in which the king of the ball, the great Pele, was born. The Brazilian national football team was a five-time world champion! The main language is Portuguese. The famous statue of the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro is one of the new seven wonders of the world. The world's best coffee is produced in Brazil, but the country's residents prefer cocoa.

USA

Square: 9,519,431 sq. km

Population: 325 million people

Capital:

The top four opens with the USA, a country with the strongest army in the world and the highest GDP per capita. But not everything is so rosy. Often, residents of the United States are overtaken by terrible tornadoes and cyclones. The state is washed on both sides by two oceans: the Atlantic and the Pacific. Not in the USA official language, the majority of the population speaks American English.

China

Square: 9,598,962 sq. km

Population: 1,380 billion people

Capital:

The home of rice and economic superpower, China, wins bronze. Shanghai is the most big city by population in the world. As many as 14 countries border the state, and its coastline is washed by four seas. The Chinese people have no equal in inventions. Is it worth reminding that paper, gunpowder, a compass and most of the most popular household appliances were invented by the Chinese. Chinese considered one of the most difficult in the world! It has more than 7 dialects, so a southerner will not understand a resident from the north at all.

Canada

Square: 9,984,670 sq. km

Population: 36 million people

Capital:

The northern neighbor of the United States, Canada, ranks second in our ranking. This is a country with the highest level of education in the world and the lowest population density, since not the entire territory of the state is suitable for living! Canada has the northernmost population in the world. The country has a record number of inland lakes and rivers. And more than 30% of the territory is occupied by forests.

Russia

Square: 17 125 191 sq. km

Population: 146 million people

Capital:

And by a huge margin, gold goes to Russia - the most big country on a planet that borders 18 countries! The length of the country is more than 60 thousand km. The Moscow Kremlin is considered the largest medieval fortress in the world. This richest state on reserves of raw materials and fuel resources. The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railway in the world, and Baikal is the deepest lake and largest spring fresh water on the ground.

The list of countries by area is a single table that includes all the countries and territories of planet Earth, ordered according to their surface area. To make the numbers clear, the article provides data from the Central News Agency World Factbook. Statistical figures from other sources may differ slightly from these data.

General comments on the list of countries by area

This list represents only those figures for the surface area of ​​countries in the world that are recognized by the world community as legally belonging to a particular state. It should also be noted that for most states, the inland waters belonging to them are included in the figures of the ordered list of countries of the world by area, but if the area of ​​these waters is such that it significantly distorts the result for a given state, then it is not taken into account when compiling indicator for this country.

Ten largest countries in the world by area

Before starting the list of countries by area, it should be said that the entire surface area of ​​the globe is 510.072 million km2. Of these, 359.685 million km2 are oceans, that is, 70.5% of our planet is covered with water. As a result, the area of ​​all continents is 150.386 million km 2.

The top ten from the list of countries by area of ​​their territory is given below (in brackets is the value of the area of ​​​​a given state in millions of square kilometers):

1. Russian Federation(17,098) - the most large country world, which is located in Europe and Asia.
2. Canada (9,985) is the largest country on both American continents and the Western Hemisphere.
3. China (9,597).
4. Brazil (8,515) is the largest country in South America.
5. Australia (7,741) is the largest country in Oceania, as well as the largest island nation.
6. India (3,287) is the largest country in South Asia.
7. Argentina (2,780) is the largest country in Spanish America.
8. Kazakhstan (2,725) is the largest landlocked country in the world.
9. Algeria (2,382) is the largest country in the Arab world and the African continent.

Thus, the area of ​​Russia is almost twice the area of ​​Canada, which ranks second in the list of countries by area. Let us note that on the two American continents, which are smaller in area than the area of ​​Eurasia, there are as many as 3 countries, the area of ​​each of which exceeds 8 million square kilometers, while in Eurasia there are only two such countries.

Ten smallest states in the world

Here is a list of countries by area that occupy the last 10 places, that is, they are the smallest countries in the world (the area values ​​​​for the corresponding countries in square kilometers are given in brackets):

1. Vatican City State (0.44) is the smallest landlocked sovereign state in Europe and the world.
2. Monaco (2) - in the world it is the smallest country with access to the sea.
3. Nauru (21) - in Oceania it is the smallest country, and in the world it is the smallest island state.
4. Tuvalu (26) - small state in Oceania, located on an island.
5. San Marino (61) - small state, which is located inside Italy.
6. Liechtenstein (160) is the 4th smallest state in the list of countries by area in Europe and 6th in the world.
7. The Marshall Islands (181) are small islands located in the North Pacific Ocean.
8. San Cristobal and Nieves (261) - this is the smallest country in America.
9. The Maldives (298) is the smallest country in Asia.
10. Malta (316) - this island country is located in the Mediterranean Sea.

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The total area of ​​planet Earth is 510 million km2, and the area of ​​all continents is only 149 million km2 (30% of total area). About 50% of this territory belongs to just ten countries, which will be discussed in our ranking - This is the top 10 largest countries in the world. By the way, there are a total of 206 countries on the planet, of which 194 are independent states.

10. Algeria

Territory: 2,381,740 km2 Population: 37 million people Capital: Algeria

Opens ten largest countries in the world the only representative of the African continent, Algerian People's Democratic Republic, or simply Algeria - the northernmost and largest independent African state. Most of Algeria is covered by the Sahara Desert. The country's main source of income is the gas and oil industry. The country occupies one of the leading positions in the world in terms of oil and gas reserves. Despite this, more than 17% of the population lives below the poverty line. Although the country is not included in the top ten, . A familiar picture.

9. Kazakhstan

Territory: 2,724,900 km2 Population: 17 million people Capital: Astana

A post-Soviet country with a rich historical and cultural past, Kazakhstan is in 9th place. Like Russia, Kazakhstan is a Eurasian state, most of which is located in Asia. Like Algeria, Kazakhstan can be classified as a gas and oil magnate.

8. Argentina

Territory: 2,766,890 km2 Population: 41 million people Capital: Buenos Aires

One of two Latin American countries in our ranking- Argentina. The homeland of the two past and present times, Maradona and Messi, is named after the precious metal - silver, of which there later turned out to be not much there. An interesting fact - in the capital of Argentina you can walk along the longest street in the world - the number of houses on the street exceeds 20,000.

7. India

Territory: 3,287,590 km2 Population: 1,223 million people Capital: New Delhi

One of the two world leaders in terms of population, India also has a huge area, more than 3 million, and the seventh largest country in the world. The country's economy is struggling to keep up with its excellent population and area figures. Potentially, the Indian economy is one of the leading economies of the world in the future. The birthplace of Hinduism and Buddhism and, of course, tea.

6. Australia

Territory: 7,686,850 km2 Population: 23 million people Capital: Canberra

The only mainland country in the ranking is Australia, a continent in which everything is the other way around - in winter it is hot and summer, and in summer it is cold and winter. Despite the vast territories in Australia's possessions, not all of them are accessible to life. On the territory of Australia and in its coastal waters there are many unique and very large ones, but the population of the country, on the contrary, is not very numerous. Despite this, Australia's Human Development Index is second in the world, and its GDP is 12th. Interesting fact: use a search engine to ask “how do Australians see the world?” and you will be pleasantly surprised. Perhaps even something will turn inside you.

5. Brazil

Territory: 8,511,965 km2 Population: 197 million people Capital: Brasilia

The second and last Latin American country on this list largest countries- the largest state in South America. The birthplace of carnivals in Rio de Janeiro and, of course, the most football country in the world. For any person interested in sports, Brazil is, first of all, the 5-time world champions in football and the homeland of Pele, the king of football. The capital of Brazil, the city of Brasilia, was built in just 3.5 years.

4. China

Territory: 9,640,821 km2 Population: 1,347 million people Capital: Beijing

Every sixth inhabitant of the planet is Chinese. In the course of history, the country's almost 1.5 billion population received the 4th largest state territory in the world (6% of the total land area on the planet). It’s difficult to talk about China, because it is the first in almost everything. Look at the country of origin of 10 household appliances in your home and you are guaranteed to find something from China. There is no need to talk about the achievements of Chinese athletes. The USA now has someone to compete with at the Olympic Games.

3. USA

Territory: 9,826,675 km2 Population: 314 million people Capital: Washington

The United States of America, with , won in this ranking, largest countries an unusual bronze award. The most “democratic” country in the world, well, at least that’s what they say, has all the prerequisites for this: the first GDP indicator in the world, a huge territory in the center of North America. Washed on both sides by the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The country's population, as well as its area, is the third largest among all countries. One thing is bad - tornadoes and cyclones with frantic force and enviable regularity give the residents of the United States a beating.

2. Canada

Territory: 9,976,139 km2 Population: 34 million people Capital: Ottawa

The northern neighbor of the United States, which has surpassed its competitor in territory by only 3 France or Spain. But not the entire territory of Canada is as suitable for life, and the population of the country is ridiculous compared to the territory it occupies - only 34 million people, which is why the population density is one of the lowest in the world. Despite all this, Canada, with its ecology and nature, remains a “promised land” and a lifelong dream for many. Interesting fact: The northernmost settlement in the world is in Canada, and the length of its borders is a record. All this is thanks to the large population of the eastern part of the country.

1. Russia

Territory: 17,075,400 km2 Population: 143 million people Capital: Moscow

With a large lead over pursuers and competitors - Russian Federation the biggest country in the world. A Eurasian state, most of which is located in Asia and in lands unsuitable for human life. The richest country in the world in terms of reserves of raw materials and fuel resources. It is also the longest country in the world - when people go to bed in the European part of the country, in the other part they can already lazily stretch and wake up. The most “neighboring” country borders 18 countries.