The area of ​​our planet is about 510.073 million km². Water occupies an area of ​​361.132 million km², that is, 71.8% of the total area of ​​​​the planet. Land occupies 148.94 million km², that is, 29.2% of the planet's area. Almost half of all land is occupied by the 12 largest countries in the world. In our rating, we will briefly talk about these countries, about what area they occupy, and what role they play on the geographical map of the world.

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The twelfth place in the list of the largest countries in the world is occupied by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - the largest state on the Arabian Peninsula. This country covers an area equal to 2.218 million km², which is approximately 1.4% of all land on the planet. Administratively, it is divided into 13 provinces (103 districts). Saudi Arabia borders on many countries: Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Yemen. It is washed by the Persian Gulf in the northeast and the Red Sea in the west. Saudi Arabia's economy is based on oil exports, as it has 25% of the world's reserves.

11

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country on the African continent with an area of ​​approximately 2.345 million kilometers km², which is approximately 1.57% of all land on earth. In the southwest it is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, it borders on Angola, Congo, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania and Zambia. The country is divided into 26 provinces. The country has the world's largest reserves of cobalt, germanium, tantalum, diamonds, Africa's largest reserves of uranium, tungsten, copper, zinc, tin, significant deposits of oil, coal, ores, iron, manganese, gold and silver. Large hydropower resources and forests.

10

The People's Democratic Republic of Algiers is the largest state on the African continent, with an area of ​​about 2.381 million km², which is approximately 1.59% of the entire land mass. Algeria borders Morocco, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Libya and Tunisia. About 80% of the country's territory is occupied by the Sahara desert, which consists of separate sandy and rocky deserts. Algeria has such natural resources as ferrous and non-ferrous ores, manganese and phosphorite. Algeria's economy is based on gas and oil. They provide 30% of GDP, 60% of state budget revenues and 95% of export earnings. In terms of gas reserves, Algeria ranks 8th in the world and 4th in the world in gas exports. In terms of oil reserves, Algeria ranks 15th in the world and 11th in terms of its exports.

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On the ninth line of the list of the largest countries is the Republic of Kazakhstan - a state located in Central Asia and Eastern Europe. The territory of the country has an area of ​​​​about 2.725 million km², which is approximately 1.82% of all land on the planet. Kazakhstan is the world's largest landlocked country. It borders on the Russian Federation, China, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. It is washed by the waters of the Caspian and Aral Seas. According to the administrative-territorial basis, it is divided into 14 regions. Kazakhstan ranks first in the world in terms of explored reserves of zinc, tungsten and barite, second in silver, lead and chromite, third in copper and fluorite, fourth in molybdenum, sixth in gold.

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The Argentine Republic is the second largest state in South America with an area of ​​​​about 2.767 million km², which is approximately 1.85% of the entire land mass of our planet. It borders with Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil and Uruguay. In the east it is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Argentina is a federal republic divided into 23 provinces and 1 federal capital district. The country is distinguished by reserves of uranium, manganese, copper ores, beryllium; there are lead-zinc, tungsten and iron ores. In terms of uranium ore reserves, Argentina is among the top ten countries in the world.

7

The Republic of India is a state in South Asia with a territory of about 3.287 million km², which is approximately 2.2% of the entire land mass. India shares borders with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. The country consists of 25 states and 7 union territories. The Indian subcontinent is home to many ancient civilizations and religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism. India's main natural resources are arable land, bauxite, coal, diamonds, iron ore, limestone, manganese, gas, oil and titanium ores. The main exports are textiles, jewelry, engineering products and software. The main imports are oil, machinery, fertilizers and chemicals.

6

Australia is a state in the Southern Hemisphere, occupying mainland Australia, the island of Tasmania and several other islands of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, which in total is about 7.692 million km² or 5.16% of the entire land area. The country borders East Timor, Indonesia, Guinea, Vanuatu, Caledonia, Solomon Islands and Zealand. Australia is made up of six states, three mainland territories and other smaller territories. Australia's endowment with natural resource potential is 20 times higher than the world average. The country ranks 1st in the world in bauxite, zirconium and uranium reserves, 6th in coal reserves. It has significant reserves of manganese, gold, diamonds and minor deposits of oil and natural gas.

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The Federative Republic of Brazil is the largest state in South America in terms of area and covers approximately 8.514 million km², which is about 5.71% of the entire land mass. It borders with all the states of South America, except Chile and Ecuador: with French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay. From the east, the shores are washed by the Atlantic Ocean. Brazil also includes several archipelagos. Brazil is divided into 26 states and 1 federal district. More than 40 types of minerals are mined in Brazil. The most significant are iron and manganese ores. Brazil is a supplier of strategic raw materials: tungsten, niobium, zirconium, etc. The Amazon has significant gold reserves.

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The United States of America is in fourth place in the list of the largest countries in the world with approximately 9.519 million km², which is about 6.39% of all land on earth. The United States borders Canada and Mexico, and also has a maritime border with Russia. They are washed by the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Administratively, the country is divided into 50 states and the District of Columbia, and a number of island territories are also subordinate to the United States. On the territory of the uninhabited atoll of Palmyra, the US constitution operates. The rest of the territories have their own basic legislation. The largest of these territories is Puerto Rico. The United States is the largest economy in the world, with many natural resources, including energy and raw materials.

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The top three largest countries in the world are closed by the People's Republic of China with approximately 9.597 million km² or 6.44% of all land on the planet. China is the largest country in terms of population (1.3 billion), and the Chinese civilization is one of the oldest in the world. The country borders North Korea, Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. It is washed by the waters of the western seas of the Pacific Ocean. The People's Republic of China is divided into 22 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, 4 municipalities and 2 special administrative regions. China is rich in fuel and raw materials. Of great importance are the reserves of oil, coal, metal ores and precious metals.

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The second place is occupied by the northern neighbor of the United States Canada with an area of ​​9.985 million km² or 6.7% of the total land mass. The country has borders with the United States, Denmark (Greenland) and France (Saint Pierre and Miquelon). Canada's border with the United States is the longest common border in the world. It is washed by the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic oceans. Canada is divided into 10 provinces and 3 territories. Canada is one of the richest and one of the ten most trading countries in the world. The country is a net energy exporter with huge natural gas and oil deposits in Alberta and the Athabasca region, making Canada the second largest oil country in the world after Saudi Arabia.

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The Russian Federation is the largest country in the world and with its 17.152 million km², or about 11.5% of the total land area on the planet, is almost twice the size of Canada. It is subdivided into 87 administrative-territorial units, 46 of which are regions, 23 are republics, 9 are territories, 4 are federal cities, 4 are autonomous districts and 1 is an autonomous region. Russia borders on 18 countries: Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Abkhazia, Georgia, South Ossetia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, North Korea. Russia has the world's largest proven natural gas reserves and is also its largest producer. The country is in the top three in terms of oil production, and in terms of its exports, it ranks second. There are large deposits of coal, iron ore, nickel, tin, gold, diamonds, platinum, lead and zinc.

On our entire planet, there are about 200 countries and territories that are located on 148,940,000 sq. km of land. Some of the states occupy a small area (Monaco 2 sq. km), while others spread over several million square kilometers. It is noteworthy that the largest states occupied about 50% of the land.

2,382,740 sq. km.

(ANDR) ranks tenth among the largest countries in the world and is the largest state on the African continent. The capital of the state is called the country - Algiers. The area of ​​the state is 2,381,740 sq. km. It is washed by the Mediterranean Sea, and most of the territory is occupied by the largest desert in the world, the Sahara.

2,724,902 sq. km.

It ranks ninth in the ranking of countries with the largest territory. Its area is 2,724,902 sq. km. This is the largest state that does not have access to the oceans. The country owns part of the Caspian Sea and the inland Aral Sea. Kazakhstan has land borders with four Asian countries and Russia. The border area with Russia is one of the longest in the world. Most of the territory is occupied by deserts and steppes. The population of the country as of 2016 is 17,651,852 people. The capital is the city of Astana - one of the most populated in Kazakhstan.

2,780,400 sq. km.

(2,780,400 sq. km.) belongs to the eighth place among the largest countries in the world and the second place in South America. The capital of the state, Buenos Aires is the largest city in Argentina. The territory of the country is stretched from north to south. This causes a variety of natural and climatic zones. The Andes mountain system stretches along the western border, the Atlantic Ocean washes the eastern part. The north of the country is located in a subtropical climate, in the south there are cold deserts with severe weather conditions. The name of Argentina was given in the 16th century by the Spaniards, who assumed that its bowels contain a large amount of silver (argentum - translated as silver). The colonists were wrong, there was very little silver.

3,287,590 sq. km.

It is located on an area of ​​3,287,590 sq. km. She takes second place by population(1,283,455,000 people), yielding primacy to China and seventh place among the largest states in the world. Its shores are washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. The country got its name from the Indus River, on the banks of which the first settlements appeared. Before British colonization, India was the richest country in the world. It was there that Columbus sought to get in search of wealth, but ended up in America. The official capital of the country is New Delhi.

7,686,859 sq. km.

(Union of Australia) is located on the mainland of the same name and occupies its entire territory. The state also occupies the island of Tasmania and other islands of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The total area on which Australia is located is 7,686,850 sq. km. The capital of the state is the city of Canberra - the largest in Australia. Most of the country's water bodies are salty. The largest salt lake is Eyre. The mainland is washed by the Indian Ocean, as well as the seas of the Pacific Ocean.

8,514,877 sq. km.

- the largest state of the continent of South America, is located in fifth place in terms of the size of the occupied territory in the world. On an area of ​​8,514,877 sq. km. 203,262,267 citizens live. The capital bears the name of the country - Brazil (Brazilia) and is one of the largest cities in the state. Brazil borders on all the states of South America and is washed by the Atlantic Ocean on the east side.

9,519,431 sq. km.

USA(USA) is one of the largest states located on the mainland of North America. Its total area is 9,519,431 sq. km. The United States ranks fourth in terms of area and third in terms of population in the world. The number of living citizens is 321,267,000 people. The capital of the state is Washington. The country is divided into 50 states, and Columbia is a federal district. The US borders Canada, Mexico and Russia. The territory is washed by three oceans: the Atlantic, the Pacific and the Arctic.

9,598,962 sq. km.

(People's Republic of China) tops the top three with the largest area. This is not only a country with one of the largest areas, but also with a huge population, the number of which is in first place in the world. On the territory of 9,598,962 sq. km. 1,374,642,000 people live. China is located on the Eurasian continent and borders 14 countries. Part of the mainland where the PRC is located is washed by the Pacific Ocean and the seas. The capital of the state is Beijing. The state includes 31 territorial entities: 22 provinces, 4 cities of central subordination ("mainland China") and 5 autonomous regions.

9,984,670 sq. km.

With an area of ​​9,984,670 sq. km. ranks second in the ranking largest states in the world by territory. It is located on the mainland of North America, and is washed by three oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic. Canada borders the United States, Denmark and France. The state includes 13 territorial entities, of which 10 are called provinces, and 3 - territories. The population of the country is 34,737,000 people. The capital of Canada is Ottawa, one of the largest cities in the country. Conventionally, the state is divided into four parts: the Canadian Cordillera, the elevated plain of the Canadian Shield, the Appalachians and the Great Plains. Canada is called the land of lakes, the most popular of them is the Upper, whose area measures 83,270 square meters (the largest freshwater lake in the world), as well as the Bear, which is in the TOP-10 of the largest lakes in the world.

17,125,407 sq. km.

(Russian Federation) occupies a leading position among the largest countries in terms of area. The Russian Federation is located on an area of ​​17,125,407 sq. km on the largest continent of Eurasia and occupies a third of it. Despite its vast territory, Russia occupies only the ninth place in terms of population density, the number of which is 146,267,288. The capital of the state is the city of Moscow - this is the most populated part of the country. The Russian Federation includes 46 regions, 22 republics and 17 subjects, called territories, federal cities and autonomous regions. The country borders on 17 states by land and 2 by sea (USA and Japan). In Russia, there are more than a hundred rivers, the length of which exceeds 10 kilometers - these are the Amur, Don, Volga and others. In addition to rivers, more than 2 million fresh and salt water bodies are located on the territory of the country. One of the most famous, Baikal is the deepest lake in the world. The highest point of the state is Mount Elbrus, whose height is about 5.5 km.

There are many different countries on the map of our planet. Some of them are small, which does not prevent them from being interesting places for travelers.

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State classification

According to the area classification, giant countries are distinguished as large, large, medium, small, small countries and micro states.

Giant countries have an area of ​​​​more than 3 million km2	There are 7 in the world
Large countries have an area of ​​​​1 million to 3 million km2	This is 21 countries
Significant countries - from 500 thousand to 1 million km2	21 countries
Medium - from 100 to 500 thousand km2	56 countries
Small - from 10 to 100 thousand km2	56 countries
Small - from 1 to 10 thousand km2	8 countries
Micro states - less than 1 thousand km2	24 countries

Top 10

• The Russian Federation;
• Canada;
• China;
• Brazil;
• Australia;
• India;
• Argentina;
• Kazakhstan;
• Algeria.

If you look at the territories of countries, you can immediately see that Russia is in first place. Almost two times less - Canada, USA, China and Brazil.

The area of ​​each state is very large, which can exceed the volume of the entire continent of Australia.

Russia

This state has the official name of the Russian Federation. The abbreviation RF is also often used.

Russia has a large territory of 17,098,242 km, and is located on the Eurasian continent. The capital of the Russian Federation is the city of Moscow.

In terms of its territory, the Russian Federation is beyond competition with the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans. Our state is located in Europe and Asia at the same time.

Only the territory of the area of ​​Europe of this state significantly exceeds the size of the territory of any of the European countries.

Russia occupies approximately 12.5% ​​of the land of our planet where people live. Our country is distinguished by a large number of natural resources. The population of the Russian Federation is more than 146 million people.

The collapse of the Soviet Union did not affect the situation, Russia remained in a leading position, occupying 11.5% of the entire land mass.

A significant part of its area is located on the Asian part of the continent, where people cannot live. In the western part is the East European Plain, which is separated from the Asian part by the Ural Mountains.

The country is rich in resources in the world. Russia is the longest country that spans 11 time zones.

The number of neighboring states is also large - the Russian Federation shares a border with 18 other states. The total length of the border is almost 61,000 km, of which 38 pass by sea.

Canada

This country is in second place with an area of ​​9,984,670 km2. Everywhere, except for the extreme southern territories, taiga prevails in this country.

There are glaciers in the Arctic part of the state and coastal mountains. On the steppe plains of Canada, you can favorably engage in agriculture.

A significant part of the country's population lives in the southeast of the plains, where the St. Lawrence River is located. The center of Canada is Ottawa, which occupies 42% of the continent.

Canada holds the record for the area of ​​borders due to the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean. A significant part of the territory is not suitable for life, so the density of inhabitants is not large, one of the smallest on the entire planet.

34 million people live in the country - the same number lives in Tokyo. This has its positive aspects - clean ecology makes it a desirable place for many people to visit and live.

China

The full name of the country is the People's Republic of China. It is sometimes referred to as China. China is located in East Asia and is considered the second largest country on this continent.

This state is in third place in the world, and has an area of ​​9598962 km2. On the territory of this country, different forms of relief coexist - mountains, desert plateaus and large flat areas.

The nature in China is very different, and traveling around this country, you can visit cold deserts, subtropical forests, and plains.

The climate in different parts of China is also different - in the southeast there are possessions of a subtropical climate, in the northwest - sharply continental (arid), and on the southern coast of the country monsoons prevail.

Shanghai is considered the most populated among all large cities. China is the most populous state in the world, the Chinese make up one sixth of the world's population, in the future this ratio will lean even more towards China.

At the same time, the country's population occupies 10% of its area - cities and villages are located along rivers and the seashore. In recent years, the country has occupied a leading position in the global economy and industry.

USA

The United States of America (USA) is also called simply America. The area of ​​this state is 9519431 km2.

On the territory of the country, such landforms as plains, lowlands, plateaus and mountains are combined. The main metropolis of the USA is Washington.

This state has the most technologically advanced army, a large level of income and occupies a leading position in the global economy.

A large area is located between two oceans, and a significant part of it is occupied by plains, which are surrounded by mountains in the west, forests and swamps in the east. In the north of the state there is a large system of lakes.

In addition to part of the continent, the state includes various islands in the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Near the border with Canada is Niagara Falls.

Brazil

The full official name of this country is the Federative Republic of Brazil. The territory of the state is 8,514,877 km2, thanks to which it is in first place in South America.

In the north of the country is the Amazonian Lowland - a large valley that surrounds the Amazon River. Also, this state is one of the most populated in the world.

The relief of the country is heterogeneous. The lowland in the Amazon Basin occupies most of northern Brazil.

This area is the largest lowland in the world and the least populated area on the planet.

The south and east of the country is a highland - a large Brazilian and separated from the main massif by the channel of the Amazon Guiana.

The narrow Atlantic Plain at the junction with the ocean forms beaches, lagoons and natural harbors. The main attraction of the country is the Amazon and the tropical jungle, which is decreasing due to deforestation.

The country is famous for its Rio de Janeiro carnivals and sporting achievements, and is home to a large number of world football stars.

Organized on a federal basis, the country comprises 26 states plus the capital district. Each of the administrative units of the state is endowed with broad powers in different areas. In addition, there is a division into regions, of which there are five.

Australia

The official name of the country is the Commonwealth of Australia. The territory of this country is 7692024 km2. A significant part of the state is desert and low-lying areas.

Australia has its own continent. It is the largest country in Oceania. In terms of quality of life, this state is in second place in the world.

The capital of Australia is Canberra, an artificially created city. Thanks to a well-thought-out layout that takes into account the peculiarities of the landscape, the city is a model of urban planning. 380 thousand people live in the capital of Australia, you can see the city in a day.

India

The official name of the country is the Republic of India. The area of ​​the state is 3,287,263 km2. India is in second place in the world in terms of the number of inhabitants.

More than 1.3 billion people live on the territory of the country, and according to statistics it continues to grow There are 357 people per km2 in India.

Different parts of this state are dominated by different climates - tropical dry, tropical humid, subtropical monsoon and alpine.

Argentina

The full name of the country is the Argentine Republic. The area of ​​this state is 2780400 km2.

The nature of the state has a huge variety, because this country has a large extent from north to south and there are different reliefs on its territory.

Plains are located in the northern and eastern parts of the state, and hills are located in the western and southern parts.

Kazakhstan

The official name of this state is the Republic of Kazakhstan. Also, the abbreviated version of the Republic of Kazakhstan is sometimes used as the name of this country.

The state has an area of ​​2,724,902 km2. 36% of its area is desert. 35% of the state is the steppe.

Semi-desert is located on 18% of the area of ​​Kazakhstan. Forests are located on 5.9% of the state's territory.

Algeria

The full name of this state is the Algerian People's Democratic Republic or ANDR.

Video: important aspects

The area of ​​this country is 2381740 km2. 80% of the area of ​​this country is occupied by the Sahara desert, which consists of separate rocky and sandy deserts.

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 tape.

Land accounts for 29.2% of the planet's surface. This entire area is occupied by about two hundred countries. Half of the land area of ​​the Earth is divided between the ten largest states, and in two countries - China and India, more than 35% of the total population of the planet lives.

The largest countries in the world by area

We present you a list and a brief description of the ten largest countries in the world in ascending order of area.

10. Algiers

The area of ​​the country is 2,381,741 km². The state is located in the northern part, the capital is the city of Algiers. The bulk of the population are Arabs. Berbers, the oldest African ethnic group, inhabit the foothills of the Atlas and a significant part of the Sahara regions. Most of the people are Muslim. Algeria is adjacent to the territory of six countries and the lands of Western Sahara. Neighbors are Mali, Libya, Tunisia, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger. The northern part goes to the Mediterranean Sea. In Algeria, there is a unique Ink Lake, the ink from which is used to make ink and pen paste.

9. Kazakhstan

The area of ​​the country is 2,724,902 km². Kazakhstan is located in Asia, the capital is the city of Astana. The ethnic composition is represented by Kazakhs, Russians, Uzbeks, Tatars, Ukrainians. Representatives of other nationalities are few in number. Kazakhstan washes the Caspian and, which are inland. Neighboring states include Russia, China, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is in Kazakhstan that the world's largest cosmodrome "Baikonur" is located.

8. Argentina

3. PRC

The largest Asian state, with an area of ​​9,597,000 km². Beijing is the cultural center and capital of China. 56 nationalities live on the territory of the country, the population is distributed unevenly. China is washed by 4 seas of the Pacific Ocean. It borders on fourteen states, including Russia. Shanghai and Beijing are the largest cities in the world in terms of population density. The country is rich in architectural and natural attractions. Tourists are advised to visit the Great Wall of China, the Temple of Heaven and the Ancient City of Pingyao.

2. Canada

The area of ​​Canada is 9,984,670 km². The capital is the city of Ottawa. The state is located in North America. The population is represented by Anglo-Canadians, French-Canadians and small ethnic groups. The shores of the country are washed by the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic oceans. In the south and northwest (with Alaska), Canada is adjacent to the United States. Their land border is the longest in the world. Most of the lands that fall on and mountainous areas are not developed by man. Natural complexes border on large cities. The population of the country is doing everything possible to preserve it in its original form. Canada has many national parks. are the natural wealth of the country. Notable natural monuments include the Montmorency Falls, the Bay of Fundy, the Rocky Mountains and Slave Lake.

1. Russia

Russia, with an area of ​​about 17,100,000 km², is undeniably the largest country on earth. There are more than one hundred and sixty nationalities living in the Russian Federation. 12 seas belonging to the basins of the Arctic, Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The land border of Russia extends over 22,000 km. It neighbors fourteen states, including China, North Korea, Norway and Finland. The country is unique in every way. Due to its great length, nature is striking in its diversity. In different parts you can see glaciers and alpine meadows. The territory of the Russian Federation is covered with a dense river network and countless lakes. Each region has its own unique natural monuments: Lake Baikal, the Altai Mountains, the Valley of Geysers, the Lena Pillars, the Putorana Plateau, etc.

Largest countries in the world by population

If we take into account the population as of 2018, then the list of the largest countries on the planet will look like this:

1. China - more than 1.39 billion people;
2. India - more than 1.35 billion people;
3. USA - more than 325 million people;
4. Indonesia - more than 267 million people;
5. Pakistan - more than 211 million people;
6. Brazil - more than 209 million people;
7. Nigeria - more than 196 million people;
8. Bangladesh - more than 166 million people;
9. Russia - more than 146 million people;
10. Japan - more than 126 million people.