Unfortunately, the largest countries in the world in terms of territory and population have different positions, since the largest state does not always have a large population.
Initially, it is worth imagining how vast our Planet is and what part of it belongs to dry land:
- The total area of the globe is approximately 510,073,000 sq. km;
- Water occupies an average of 361,132,000 sq. km, which corresponds to 71.8% of the earth's surface;
- Land gets 29.2% or 148,940,000 sq. km and 50% of it is occupied by 12 of the largest states on the planet.
This beautiful Kingdom is located on most of the Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia is located on 2,218,000 square meters. km, which is 1.4% of the earth's land. The state consists of 13 provinces and is a neighbor of many states, such as:
- Jordan;
- Iraq;
- Kuwait;
- Qatar;
- Yemen;
- Oman;
- United Arab Emirates.
25% of all earth's oil reserves are stored on its territory.
This state is the 2nd in terms of territorial size on the African continent and occupies an average of 2,345,000 sq. km, in percentage terms, the figure is 1.57 of the total land mass of the planet. The state consists of 26 provinces and has access to the Atlantic coast from the southwest. Adjacent to:
- Angola;
- South Sudan;
- Uganda;
- Rwanda;
- Burundi;
- Tanzania;
- Zambia.
The state is a real storehouse of a very extensive list of deposits and deposits:
- Cobalt;
- Gold;
- Germanium;
- Tantalum;
- diamonds;
- Uranus;
- Tungsten;
- Copper;
- Zinc;
- Tin;
- Coal;
- Manganese;
- Silver;
- Oil;
- Iron.
Among other things, it has impressive reserves of hydropower and wood material.
He owns the 1st position in terms of area in Africa. The size of the territory of the People's Republic is 2,381,000 square kilometers. km, which means 1.59% of the total terrestrial land. Neighbor country:
- Morocco;
- Mauritania;
- Mali;
- Niger;
- Libya;
- Tunisia.
80% of its area is located under the Sahara, formed from a group of smaller deserts. Deposits are stored on the territory of the state:
- Ores of ferrous and non-ferrous metals;
- manganese;
- Phosphorite.
But in economic terms, the country is supported by gas and oil, since they make up 30% of GDP. Gas fields have brought the state to the 8th position in the world economy, and in terms of its exports, it is in the 4th position. In terms of oil deposits, the republic is 15th in the ranking, and 11th in terms of the export of this raw material.
The republic is located in Central Asia and extends to the east of Europe. Its area covers 2,725,000 sq. km, when translated as a percentage of the earth's landmass, this is 1.82. The state does not have access to the ocean, despite its size, but it is located on the shores of two seas - the Caspian and the Aral. Its neighbors are:
- Uzbekistan;
- Turkmenistan.
Kazakhstan is divided into 14 regions.
Despite the fact that the country's area is mostly covered by steppes and deserts, it is the leader in deposits of 10 minerals.
All this promises considerable benefits for the population in the future.
The country is the 2nd largest in South America and is located on 2,767,000 sq. km or 1.85% of the earth's land. It is a federal republic and has 1 district of the capital, as well as 23 provinces. Adjacent to:
- Chile;
- Paraguay;
- Bolivia;
- Brazil;
- Uruguay.
Uranium ores bring the country to the top 10 leaders, in addition, it stands out with enviable volumes of such ores as:
- Copper;
- manganese;
- Lead;
- Zinc;
- iron;
- Tungsten;
- Beryllium.
It also owns some of the most fertile soils on the planet, which in the past made it one of the richest and most influential.
It is located in the south of Asia and completely covers the Hindustan peninsula, it is 3,287,000 square meters. km or 2.2% of the total land area of the Earth. The whole republic - 25 states and 7 republics of the union. Adjacent to:
- Pakistan;
- Butane;
- Nepal;
- China;
- Bangladesh;
- Myanmar;
- the Maldives;
- Sri Lanka;
- Indonesia.
India is famous for its ancient religion, it has become home to many civilizations.
Her wealth is:
- Rich soil that can be cultivated;
- Deposits of precious metals and stones;
- Mineral.
The basis of export is:
- Textile;
- Jewelry;
- Software tools and engineering developments.
This is the only country on the planet, spread over a whole continent and a certain number of adjacent islands, located in the southern part of the world with a size of 7,692,000 square meters. km or 5.16% of the dry part of the planet. It consists of 6 states, 3 mainland areas and is adjacent to:
- East Timor;
- Indonesia;
- Guinea;
- Vanuatu;
- Caledonia;
- Zealand;
- Solomon Islands.
The country is sparsely populated, since its center is practically unoccupied, it is provided with natural resources 20 times more than the average for the planet. She owns the 1st position in terms of deposits:
- bauxite;
- zirconium;
- Uranus.
Not the last role is played by deposits:
- Coal;
- manganese;
- Gold;
- Diamonds.
The center of South America on the Atlantic coast and has the largest area of the Southern Hemisphere - 5.71% of the earth's land mass, consists of 26 states and 1 federal district. The most abundant river in the world flows through the republic and the largest equatorial forest on the planet is located, in addition, it has several archipelagos. It borders with all countries of South America except Chile and Ecuador. 40 types of minerals are mined on its territory, which enables the country to develop at a rapid pace and makes it a fairly promising state.
This is one of the largest countries in North America, its area corresponds to about 9.519 million square meters. km. Due to favorable climatic conditions, huge natural wealth, it has a well-developed infrastructure, it is among the most influential world states in economic and political terms, it consists of 50 states and the District of Columbia, and several islands adjoin it. It lies on the shores of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, borders with Canada and Mexico, and along the Arctic Ocean with Russia.
Third largest 9,597,000 sq. km or 6.44% of the total land area of the country. It is rich in its landscapes, which is not surprising for such a huge area, its population occupies a leading position in the world. Neighbors with many Asian countries, including:
- North Korea;
- Russia, in its Asian part;
- Mongolia;
- Kyrgyzstan;
- Tajikistan;
- Afghanistan;
- Pakistan;
- India and others.
It has access to the Pacific western seas. The state has huge resources of fuel and raw materials.
On the territory of China is the world's oldest civilization and religion, it has become the birthplace of a huge list of colors, invented here:
- Compass;
- Firework;
- Ice cream;
- Crossbow;
- toilet paper;
- There are suggestions that football came from here.
The country is not only the richest, but also has the most trading infrastructure in the world. Thanks to the huge resources of gas and oil, it is the 2nd exporter after Saudi Arabia. Its area occupies 6.7% of the planet's land mass. The state is divided into 10 provinces and 3 territories. Has a neighbor:
- The USA is the largest border on the planet;
- Denmark;
- France.
It has access to 3 oceans - Pacific, Atlantic, Arctic. Due to the harsh northern climate, most of the inhabitants settled in the southern regions.
Thanks to the huge forests of coniferous trees, it is rich in indescribable landscapes.
The largest country on the planet, it occupies 11.5% of the planet's land area, which is almost twice the size of Canada. The state consists of 85 administrative territories. Its borders are in contact with 18 territories:
- Ukraine;
- Latvia;
- Lithuania;
- Estonia;
- Poland;
- Belarus;
- Norway;
- Finland;
- Abkhazia;
- Georgia;
- South Ossetia;
- Azerbaijan;
- Mongolia;
- North Korea.
Since the state has the largest gas resources, it is the leading producer.
In terms of oil exports, it occupies the 2nd position in the world economy.
In addition, it has huge reserves of other natural resources, for example, gold, ores, diamonds, platinum, lead.
Due to the harsh climate, large areas of the state are empty.
But in terms of population, the top 10 has the following arrangement of countries
- China - about 1.375 billion;
- India - 1.284 billion;
- USA - about 322 million;
- Indonesia - 252 million;
- Brazil - 206 million;
- Pakistan - 192 million;
- Nigeria - 174 million;
- Bangladesh - 160 million;
- Russia - 146 million;
- Japan - 127 million.
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. Borders are both land and sea. There are also neutral territories. If you look into history, you can see how modern countries were created, unions were formed, and now non-existing states, cities, peoples went into oblivion. There are currently 251 countries on our planet.
The territory occupied by the country is of great importance for its development, cultural characteristics and economic opportunities. Of great importance is the location, climate, the presence of natural resources, and much more, 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 about 17,098,242 km2. The capital of Russia is Moscow. In second place is Canada. Canada is already much smaller at 9,976,139 km2. Capital of Canada: Ottawa. In third place is the United States, not so far gone third place from second. The United States covers an area of 9,826,675 km2. The capital of the USA is Washington.
| Place of the country in the ranking | Country name | Capital | Continent | Area in sq. km. |
| 1 | Russia | Moscow | Europe | 17 098 242 |
| 2 | Canada | Ottawa | North America | 9 984 670 |
| 3 | USA | Washington | North America | 9 826 675 |
| 4 | China | Beijing | Asia | 9 596 961 |
| 5 | Brazil | Brazil | South America | 8 514 877 |
| 6 | Australia | Canberra | Oceania | 7 741 220 |
| 7 | India | New Delhi | Asia | 3 287 263 |
| 8 | Argentina | Buenos Aires | South America | 2 780 400 |
| 9 | Kazakhstan | Astana | Asia | 2 724 900 |
| 10 | Algeria | Algeria | Africa | 2 381 741 |
Today there are over 200 countries in the world. It is also necessary to pay attention to the fact that all states are divided on the basis of "independence" and participation in the UN.
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Let us consider in more detail the list of countries that differ not only in culture, but also in area, together with the population in 2019.
What you need to know
In 2019, there are about 250 countries and territories on the planet at the same time.
Some of them have a significant area, while others have a distinctive feature - a minimum area and a significantly low population.
It is no longer a secret to anyone that most of the planet falls on numerous:
- oceans;
- seas;
- rivers and lakes in particular.
In total, they occupy over 70% of the entire planet, and the other 30% - only land, which is inhabited by mankind.
At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the fact that over 40% is an area that is included in the largest and most developed countries in the world. As of 2019, there are about 10 of them.
List of states in descending order (table)
As noted above, there are a huge number of states on the planet, differing from each other in the occupied area and population.
They are conditionally subdivided:
- to the largest
- and the smallest.
To eliminate the possibility of various misunderstandings, we will consider each category separately.
The biggest
In 2019, the top 10 largest countries in the world include such states as:
| Country name | Occupied area of the territory | Population | Distinctive features |
| Russia | About 17,120,000 sq. km | 146 million |
The country includes:
|
| Canada | 9,980,000 sq. km | 36.1 million citizens |
The territory of the country is washed by:
|
| Republic of China | About 9,600,000 sq. km | 1.3 billion | It is rightfully considered the largest country in terms of population. In addition to a well-developed industry, the country is also distinguished by a huge number of numerous attractions. |
| America | Approximately 9,500,000 sq. km | 325.1 million | America includes about 50 states and only one district - Columbia. Annually receives over 5 million tourists from all over the world |
| Brazil | About 8,500,000 sq. km | 203.3 million | The largest country in Latin America. Known worldwide for numerous festivals |
| Australia | Approximately 7,600,000 sq. km | 24.1 million citizens | Famous for the famous Sydney Opera and of course a considerable number of kangaroos |
| India | About 3,330,000 sq. km | 1.3 billion | Thanks to a well-developed infrastructure, the country is actively moving forward in terms of population growth. It is not excluded that even China will be surpassed in this matter. |
| Argentina | About 2,740,000 sq. km | 43.8 million citizens | Includes the famous Iguazu Park, which attracts millions of tourists |
| Kazakhstan | Approximately 2,700,000 sq. km | 18.1 million citizens | Baikonur, the first spaceport in the world, is located on the territory of Kazakhstan |
| Algeria | About 2,380,000 sq. km | 40.4 million | The largest country in Africa |
From the above, it follows that the 5 largest countries of the species are as follows:
- Russia;
- India;
- Republic of China;
- America;
- and Brazil.
Not taking into account the difficult political situation in the world, and constant military conflicts cannot affect the fact that countries in terms of area in the world change in any way.
This is largely due to the fact that military operations carry a one-time nature and are aimed only at intimidation, but nothing more.
The smallest
Many citizens know only about the largest countries in the world, but know nothing about those who exactly belong to the smallest.
For this reason, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the list of the smallest Republics, starting from the continents in 2019:
| Name of the continent | Name of the smallest Republic | Area occupied in square kilometers |
| Asia | The Maldives is officially the smallest republic. | About 300 |
| Australia | Considered to be Nauru | According to official sources 21 |
| African continent | In Africa, the Seychelles are considered the smallest in terms of territory. | Based on the latest official data - 422 |
| Europe | Officially, the smallest Republic is the Order of Malta. | By right, the territory is considered the smallest on the entire planet. Its area is only 0.012 |
| North America | On the continent, St. Kitts and Noris are considered the smallest | Based on the latest official sources, the figures are - 261 |
| South America | In this case, we are talking about Suriname. | It is considered a potential contender for the annulment of the status of the smallest country on the entire planet. This is largely due to the fact that the indicators are, as of 2019, about 163,821 |
In addition, do not forget that on the planet there are also the smallest cities, settlements that cannot call themselves densely populated.
Moreover, on the territory of the planet there is a city in which only 1 person officially lives.
Among the smallest cities it is customary to distinguish:
| Buford is a settlement in which only 1 person officially lives | It is located in the US state of Wyoming. Speaking about the occupied area, it is about 40 thousand square kilometers. |
| Hum is considered to be the second largest city in terms of population. | Located on the territory of Croatia. The settlement is rightfully considered a fortress, and the location is only 14 kilometers from Buzet. The official population is only 17 people |
| On the territory of the city of Rabstein, located in the Czech Republic | According to official figures, only 20 people live, but this does not prevent them from feeling great and continuing to develop. |
| The fourth largest city in terms of population is considered to be Melnik, which is located on the territory of Bulgaria. | The official area is about 50 square kilometers. As of the beginning of 2019, the population is only 390 people. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the fact that the city is known for high-quality tobacco of its own production and winemaking. |
| The city of Kallaste, which is located in Estonia, completes the five smallest settlements. | Its officially established area is only 1.9 square kilometers. The settlement is rightfully considered amazing, because it is located on the shores of the world-famous Lake Peipsi |
Speaking of Russia, Chekalin is considered to be the smallest city on its territory. According to the latest official data, about 994 people live on its territory.
Video: the real size of states
At the same time, statistics show that the number of people living in Chekalin is growing. For this reason, the number may increase significantly in the future.
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. It is one of the largest countries in 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 feed.
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. In different parts of the territory of this country, different climates prevail, 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.
