In 2019, 262 states can be considered on the globe. It should be borne in mind that all these republics are divided on the basis of "dependence" and participation in the UN.

The UN includes 192 republics. The United Nations is the United Nations organization aimed at ensuring peace and maintaining tranquility in all countries. The UN promotes the development of friendly relations between nations and republics, encourages cooperation in the cultural, political and economic spheres.

The ten largest territories in the world in terms of area are such republics as:

1. The Russian Federation.
2. Kazakhstan.

Russia

Russia took first place in the ranking of the 10 largest republics in the world. This is the largest country in the world. Its area reaches 17,125,406 sq. km. Russia occupies a third of the world. It is simultaneously located in Europe and Asia (77% of the territory is in Asia). Russia occupies about 40% of the area of ​​the whole of Europe.

About 146 million people live in the republic. According to these data, the Russian Federation occupies only the ninth place in terms of the number of citizens.

Russia includes:

• 46 regions;
• 22 republics;
• 17 counties.

Russia is famous all over the world for its Lake Baikal. This lake is the deepest in the world (730 meters). 336 rivers flow into it. But the most interesting thing is that only one river, called the Angara, flows out.

But the lake is not the only attraction of Russia. According to the survey, the Russians identified 6 places that are significant for the Russian Federation:

• Mamaev Kurgan and Motherland. Based in Volgograd. Soldiers of the Great Patriotic War were buried in this place. The monumental sculpture "Motherland" rises on the mound. This monument symbolizes the victory of the Russians over the Nazis.
• The Valley of Geysers is a piece of land with an area of ​​7 sq. km. There are over 20 geysers in this area.
• Peterhof - Grand Peterhof Palace. This palace became the property of St. Petersburg. It was created by order of the great Russian Tsar Peter the Great.
• Elbrus is a stratovolcano in the Caucasus. Elbrus is the highest point in Russia.
• St. Basil's Cathedral or Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This cathedral is included in the UNESCO heritage list.
• Weathering pillars are a monument created by nature during the life of the Mansi people. The height of the pillars reaches 40 meters. According to scientists, the age of this extraordinary natural phenomenon reaches 200 million years.

Canada

It is washed by three oceans:

1. Atlantic.
2. Quiet.
3. North Arctic.

The country's capital, Ottawa, is recognized as one of the largest cities in the world.

Sights of Canada:

• Niagara Falls. Its width reaches 790 meters.
• Suspension bridge of Capilano. Its length is 70 meters. The bridge is located above the canyon, the depth of which is 137 meters.
• Rocky Mountain Park.
• Underground city in Montreal.
• Bay of Fundy.

China

China is known to many not only for high production volumes, cheap labor and a variety of goods, but also for its sights and amazing nature. Millions of tourists visit this country every year to enjoy the grandeur of one of the oldest civilizations in the world.

The most famous sights of China are:

• Mogao caves, which are located on the territory of 25 kilometers. The uniqueness of the caves lies in the fact that they form a system of 490 temples. These are rock temples used to store art objects.
• Huangshan mountains.
• The Terracotta Army is a collection of sculptures that depict the army of the first Chinese emperor.
• The great Wall of China. It was built during the Ming Dynasty.

USA

The USA is located on the mainland of North America. The area of ​​the territory is 9,519,431 sq. km. The USA consists of 50 states and 1 federal district called Columbia.

Sightseeings of USA:

• Mount Rushmore. The famous mountain, which is the hallmark of the country. The faces of four US presidents are carved into the mountain: D. Washington, A. Lincoln, T. Roosevelt and T. Jefferson.
• Grand Canyon Park.
• Yellowstone park.
• Valley of death. One of the most mysterious places on the planet. The lakes in this valley are below sea level. But this is not what attracts tourists. In the valley there are self-propelled stones that move from time to time, leaving traces behind them.
• Alcatraz prison. The world's most famous prison for repeat offenders. It is built on an island that can only be reached by ferry.
• Papacolea Beach is popular because the beach in this place has green sand.

Brazil

Brazil is the largest country in South America. Area 8,514,877 sq. km. About 203,262,260 people live in the country.

The most famous sights are:

• Amazon river.
• Statue of Christ in Rio. The height of the statue reaches 38 meters.

The Commonwealth of Australia occupies the entire territory of the Indian Ocean mainland. The territory is 7,686,850 sq. km. The Union is known in the world for such attractions:

• The famous Sydney Opera.
• Ayers Rock. This mountain is the largest single stone in the world. Its height is 348 meters. The uniqueness of the rock lies in its red color.
• The barrier reef is one of the largest coral reefs on the planet.

India

India occupies an honorable second place in the world in terms of the number of living citizens. 1,283,455,000 citizens live on its territory. The area of ​​the country is 3,287,590 sq. km.

Attractions:

• Taj Mahal is a mausoleum built by order of Emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his deceased wife. The grandeur of the mausoleum fascinates. It is made of white marble and took more than 20 years to build.
• Jaisalmer Fort is a fortress in India. The building rises on a hill 80 meters high.

Argentina

Argentina is located in North America. Its area is 2,780,400 sq. km. The country attracts tourists with the Iguazu Park, the striking conglomeration of blue ice blocks of Perito Moreno and the Colon Opera House.

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked republic. Its area is 2,724,902 sq. km. This country borders on four republics, not counting the Russian Federation.

Kazakhstan is a highly demanded tourist state.

Its main attractions are:

• Baikonur. The very first spaceport in the world.
• Mosque "Nur-Astana".
• Alma-Ata zoo. In the zoo, you can even meet rare breeds of animals, including albino animals.
• Lake Issyk.

Algeria is one of the largest countries in Africa. Its area is 2,381,740 sq. km. It is popular with Timgad City, Jamea El-Kebir Mosque, Kasbah City. One of the places visited by tourists is the drying lake Shott-Melgir. This is the largest lake in Algeria. The uniqueness of the lake lies in the fact that in summer it dries up and turns into a salt marsh, and in winter it is filled with water again.

Algeria is partially located on the territory of the well-known Sahara desert, which spreads over 8400 thousand square meters. km.

After the above countries, the largest states on the planet are:

• DR Congo - area 2345,400 sq. km.
• Saudi Arabia - 2218,001 sq. km.
• Mexico - 1972 550 sq. km.
• Indonesia - 1904 556 sq. km.
• Sudan - 1886,068 sq. km.
• Libya - 1759,540 sq. km.
• Iran - 1648,000 sq. km.
• Mongolia - 1564 116 sq. km.
• Peru - 1285,220 sq. km.
• Chad - 1284,000 sq. km.

The smallest countries

Most people are familiar with large states. But few people know the smallest countries in the world. They are very difficult to find on the map due to their size, but they do exist.

The smallest countries in the world:

1. Order of Malta. The smallest country on the planet. Its area is 12 thousand square meters. m. Only 11 thousand citizens live on the territory of the Order of Malta. Many people confuse this tiny country with Malta or automatically include it in Italy. The Order of Malta considers itself an independent state with its own fleet, currency, stamps, passports and car numbers. It is located in Rome.
2. Vatican. The second largest state on the planet. Its area is only 440,000 sq. m. The Vatican is located in Rome. 830 people live in the Vatican. The main share of the budget consists of donations and receipts from the tourism sector. The country welcomes absolute monarchy. The main purpose of this state is to call on countries to maintain peace among themselves.
3. The Principality of Monaco is located on the Mediterranean coast. Its area is 2.02 sq. km. 35 thousand citizens live on the territory of the principality.
4. Nauru is located in the Pacific Ocean. Area 21 sq. km. The population does not exceed 9,000 people. The peculiarity of the island is that it does not have a capital.
5. Tuvalu. The area of ​​the state is 26 sq. km. The population is about 10 thousand citizens.
   
6. San Marino. The peculiarity of this tiny republic is that it is surrounded on all sides by Italy. Area 61 sq. km. More than 32 thousand citizens live in the territory.
7. Liechtenstein is a state that is often confused with Switzerland. Liechtenstein is a member of the EU. Area 160 sq. km.
8. Marshall Islands. They are located on five islands, an area of ​​180 square meters. km.
9. - 236 sq. km.
10. Saint Kitts and Nevis - 2 islands, forming one state with an area of ​​​​261 square meters. km.
11. Maldives - 300 sq. km. They are located in the archipelago, which consists of more than 1000 islands. The Maldives is one of the most expensive resorts on the planet.
12. Malta - 316 sq. km.
13. Grenada - 340 sq. km. An island state with a constitutional monarchy.
14. St. Vincent - 389 sq. km.
15. Barbados - 430 sq. km.
16. Antigua - 442 sq. km.
    
17. Seychelles - 455 sq. km.
18. Palau - 458 sq. km.
19. Andorra - 468 sq. km.
20. Saint Lucia - 617 sq. km.
21. Bahrain - 701 sq. km.
22. Federated States of Micronesia - 702 sq. km.

Table: smallest republics based on continent

Ten states with the largest area in the world are listed. They are in different parts of the planet, and economically they are too different.

10. Sudan. With an area of ​​2,505,815 sq. km. Sudan is the tenth largest country in the world and the largest in . It is located in the northeastern part of the continent, on the shores of the Red Sea. Most of Sudan is predominantly dry and barren desert.

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9. Kazakhstan. The former Soviet republic covers an area of ​​2,717,300 sq. km. in the western part of the continent. The country has access to the Caspian Sea. Most of Kazakhstan is occupied by steppes and deserts.

Despite this, there are large mineral deposits in the bowels of the earth, which turn Kazakhstan into a country with a bright future.

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7. India. With an area of ​​3,287,263 sq. km. seventh largest country in the world. It completely occupies the Indian subcontinent in Asia. The country is surrounded by the waters of the warm Indian Ocean, and in the north it reaches the Himalayas.

Despite its large area, India is an overpopulated state as it is home to over 1 billion inhabitants. One of the richest and most exciting cultures on our planet flourished in what is now India.

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European Union. Despite the fact that it is not a state, it is a highly integrated community, which is united by economic and political principles. The European Union is one of the most influential organizations in the world.

If the EU were a state, it would be the 7th largest country in the world after Australia, and even economically superior to the US. The EU covers an area of ​​4,325,675 sq. km, but it continues to expand.

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6. Australia. With an area of ​​7,682,300 sq. km. the sixth largest country in the world and at the same time one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world. The average population density is about 2 people per square kilometer.

The reason is that the interior of the country is extremely sparsely populated. Australia is the only country that completely occupies the territory of one continent.

5. Brazil. With an area of ​​8,574,404 sq. km. largest country in the southern hemisphere and in Latin America. It occupies the middle of South America, and on its territory there are the most abundant river in the world and the most extensive equatorial forest on the planet.

The country has a wide outlet to the Atlantic Ocean. Due to its large area and wealth of resources, Brazil is now among the fastest growing and promising economies of the 21st century.

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2. Canada. With its area of ​​9,970,610 sq. km. second largest country in the world. Similar to the US, Canada also has access to three oceans. The country is the largest in the western hemisphere and is known worldwide for its beautiful scenery.

Some of the most extensive pine forests on the planet stretch here. Since Canada is a northern country with a harsh climate, most of the population lives in the southern border regions.

1. Russia. covers an area of ​​17,075,400 sq. km. It is the largest country in the world. Russia occupies vast territories in Asia, and stretches from the Baltic Sea to the Pacific Ocean.

In the north, the coast of the Arctic Ocean stretches for a thousand kilometers. On its vast territory, Russia has inexhaustible natural resources, which are the basis of the Russian economy.

Here are the most extensive coniferous forests on the planet. Huge areas of the Russian Federation are almost uninhabited due to harsh climatic conditions.

There are more than two hundred countries and individual territories on the planet, which are located on 148,940,000 square kilometers of land. The set of the largest countries occupies more than fifty percent of the land area, and some occupy a rather insignificant part.

Scientists periodically compile lists of the territories of the world, distributing them by area or population. Defining the largest and smallest world states, they use a certain classification.

Classification by the size of the occupied area

Dwarf countries include twenty-four countries, which are mainly located on the territory of Oceania. There are also eight small, fifty-six medium and small states. There are twenty-one large and significant countries each, and there are only seven giant states on the planet.

The largest states in Europe

Although Europe is one of the smallest parts of the world, the European population is ten percent of the world's. There are quite a few large states on the territory of Europe, some of them are also on the list of the largest areas on the world map. The list of the three largest European states by area includes, such as Russia, Ukraine, France.

Russia occupies the largest area in Europe. This is a huge area stretching from Eastern Europe to Northern Asia. The borders of the Russian Federation are in contact with eighteen other countries. The division into the European and Asian parts occurs with the help of the Ural mountains and the Kumo-Manych depression. The area of ​​Russia is 17,125,191 square kilometers.

Ukraine is the second largest in Europe. Its borders are entirely in the eastern part of Europe. Ukraine borders on seven states and is washed by two seas. The area of ​​Ukraine, excluding the territory of Crimea, is 576,604 square kilometers. It occupies five and a half percent of the entire territory of Europe..

France is the third largest European state. The territory of France includes overseas regions and the main part of Western Europe. The territory borders on many European countries and is washed by significant maritime spaces. France occupies one fifth of the territory of the European Union and has an exclusive maritime economic zone extending over eleven million square kilometers. The area of ​​France is 547,030, and taking into account overseas possessions - 674,685 square kilometers.

Rating of the five largest countries in the world

The largest part of the land on the planet is occupied by giant states. The list of the five largest countries in the world by area includes:

• Brazil;
• China;
• Canada;
• Russia.

Brazil is the largest country in South America and is the fifth largest country in the world by area. The borders of the state are in contact with the borders of all countries of the continent of South America. On the east side, Brazil is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The largest city of the state is the capital of Brasilia. The area of ​​Brazil is 8,514,877 square kilometers. About two hundred million citizens are registered in the country.

The next place in the ranking is occupied by the United States of America. This large state is located on the mainland of North America. The country is the fourth in the world in terms of area and the third in terms of population. The United States borders on three states - Russia, Canada and Mexico, and is washed by the waters of the Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The USA is divided into fifty states and one federal district. The area of ​​the USA is 9,519,431 square kilometers.

China is third on the list. The People's Republic of China not only occupies a large scale of territory, but also has the largest population of any country in the world. China occupies the territory of Eurasia, borders on fourteen countries. The shores of the state are washed by the seas and the Pacific Ocean. China covers an area of ​​9,598,962 square kilometers. The population of the state is more than one billion people. The state is composed of thirty-one territorial entities, four cities under central control, five autonomous regions and twenty-two provinces.

Canada is the second largest state in the world. It is located on the territory of North America and is washed by the waters of the Pacific, Arctic and Atlantic oceans. Canada borders with France, Denmark and the United States. Canada is divided into ten provinces and three territories. Canada is conditionally divided into four parts: the Appalachians, the Great Plains, the Canadian Shield and the Cordillera. On the territory of the state there are the largest lakes - Upper (the largest freshwater in the world) and Bear Lake (one of the ten largest on the planet). Canada occupies 9,984,670 square kilometers of land, where more than thirty-four million people live.

What is the largest country in the world? The largest is the Russian Federation. It occupies a third of the Eurasian continent, borders on nineteen states - seventeen by land and two by sea. The highest point in Russia is Mount Elbrus, more than two million reservoirs with fresh and salt water are scattered throughout the country. Hundreds of rivers over ten kilometers long flow through the Russian Federation. Russia is divided into forty-six regions, twenty-two republics and seventeen subjects - territories, federal cities and autonomous regions. On the vast area of ​​Russia, which is 17,125,407 square kilometers, more than one hundred and forty-six million inhabitants live.

The largest countries in the world are distinguished by a developed economy, interesting culture, traditions and customs. All of them have an ancient interesting history, cooperate with many countries of the world.

Humanity has been living on planet Earth for thousands of years. During this time, both small states and huge countries were formed, occupying millions of square kilometers of the earth's surface. It is the latter that often arouse the greatest interest among ordinary people.

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The total surface area of ​​the planet Earth exceeds 510 million square kilometers.

Land accounts for only 149.1 million sq. km (29.2%), and the main part of the surface of the globe is oceans, which occupy more than 361 million sq. km. km. There are more than 252 countries in the world.

All countries are divided into several categories:

The political map of the world has changed quite a lot of times throughout history.

But most of the largest states in terms of territory remain such, despite all the changes.

Consider the TOP-7 countries by territory:

Comment. The place in the TOP by territory and the place in the list by population quite often do not coincide.

Although Russia is the largest country, there are significantly fewer people living in it than in China or India.

Vast Russia

Russia is rightfully the largest state on the planet Earth. Its area after the annexation of Crimea is 17,124,442 square kilometers. It occupies territories both in Eastern Europe and in Asia.

For the most part, the state is located in Asia, it accounts for about 77% of the territory of the Russian Federation.

Modern Russia arose after the collapse of the Soviet Union on the territory of the former RSFSR, while it was the Russian Federation that acted as the legal successor of the USSR, which allowed it to remain on the list of great powers.

Russia has a semi-exclave outside the main territory - the Kaliningrad region. Only here there are Russian-Polish and Russian-Lithuanian borders.

Only the sea connects the westernmost region of the country with its main territory.

But the population, on the contrary, lives mostly in the European part of the country, about 78% of the inhabitants of the Russian Federation are concentrated here.

In total, the country is inhabited, according to the latest official data, by 142,905,200 people.

This allows it to take first place in terms of the number of inhabitants in Europe, but in the world it is only in ninth place, significantly behind such leaders as China or India.

Canada in second place

Canada ranks second in terms of area among all the countries of the world. This state is located in North America, and has a unique geographical position.

Canada is washed by the waters of three oceans at once:

1. Atlantic.
2. Quiet.
3. North Arctic.

The only land state border runs in the south and northwest of the country between Canada and the United States of America.

Canada also has maritime borders with other states - France and Denmark.

The population of Canada is only 36,048,521 people. Interestingly, most of the population lives within 150-160 km from the border with the United States. There are quite a lot of immigrants living in the country.

Canada is officially a bilingual state. English and French have equal status in it.

Official documents are published in two languages, and civil servants are required to be able to explain themselves in them.

But most of the residents are English-speaking. Some territories also have other official languages, such as Inuktitut.

Mysterious China

China is the third largest socialist state in the world (9,598,962 square kilometers).

It is located in East Asia and is unique in its history. Chinese civilization is considered one of the oldest in the world. According to some estimates, it could have arisen about 3.5-5 thousand years ago.

Over the centuries, China has been subjected to invasions from other countries, and also repeatedly disintegrated into separate states and reunified.

Rich history and unique preserved cultural heritage attract tourists from all over the world.

Although China ranks only third in terms of territory among all countries in the world, it traditionally ranks first in terms of the number of inhabitants.

The population of the country is more than 1.38 billion people, and it is constantly growing.

Modern China has the first economy in the world, surpassing even the United States in terms of GDP in 2014.

And also, it is this country that has the largest gold and foreign exchange reserves and is the world's largest exporter. Modern China is sometimes also called the "factory of the world."

USA

The United States of America occupies only 4th place in terms of territory among all countries of the world.

They cover an area of ​​9,519,431 square kilometers, more than 6.5% of their territory is on the water surface.

For comparison, in Russia this figure is only about 4.3%. In terms of the number of inhabitants, the United States is confidently third in the world, second only to China and India.

In addition to the territory on the mainland, the United States also has a number of such island territories as the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, etc.

By land, they border only in the north with Canada and in the south with Mexico. The United States also has a short maritime border with the Russian Federation.

Just like Canada, the United States is washed by the waters of three oceans:

Beautiful Brazil

Brazil is a former Portuguese colony. It is the only country in the Americas where Portuguese is the official language.

Although Brazilian Portuguese is quite different from what is used in Portugal itself.

The population of the country also sometimes uses the languages ​​​​of indigenous peoples, there are few speakers of them.

The area is 8,515,770 square kilometers (approximately 5.7% of the total land area on the planet), and only about 0.5% of the territory falls on the water element.

At the moment, Brazil is the largest state in South America, not only in terms of territory, but also in terms of the number of inhabitants. The population of the country is about 206 million people, which corresponds to the sixth place in the world.

The structure of modern Brazil, according to the Constitution of 1988, includes 26 states and 1 Federal District.

During the years of existence as an independent state, Brazil has been under the rule of dictators 3 times, and all this happened relatively recently in the 20th century.

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Australia is one of the most unique countries. Located in the southern hemisphere of the globe, it completely occupies not only the mainland of the same name, but also the island of Tasmania, as well as several different islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

But, even despite such conditions, Australia occupies only the sixth place in the world in terms of area and is more than twice inferior to Russia in this indicator. The territory of the country is 7,692,024 square kilometers.

Although there are no seas in Australia, it does not belong to countries that do not have access to the sea, as it occupies the entire mainland.

Comment. Another continent on which all states have access to the sea is North America.

Australia claims vast territories in Antarctica with a total area of ​​more than 5 million square kilometers.

They are uninhabited, except for the personnel of various research stations, which have also been built here by various states. But most countries do not recognize Australia's sovereignty over the AAT.

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India is seventh in the ranking

Being the second in the world in terms of population, India is only slightly inferior to China in this indicator. But the same cannot be said about the territory.

Although India is a fairly large country at 3,287,263 square kilometers, it is only the seventh largest in the world.

The ownership of part of this territory by India is disputed by China and Pakistan. Both countries claim separate parts of the former Principality of Jammu and Kashmir.

India throughout history has been considered one of the centers of culture as well as trade.

Various popular religions in the modern world were born here - Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and others.

Despite the centuries-old history, modern India gained independence only in 1947 after many years of struggle with the British colonialists.

India has a population of over 1.32 billion and is constantly growing. Although the country has managed to achieve significant success in developing the economy, many citizens here still live far below the poverty line.

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:

1. The total area of ​​the globe is approximately 510,073,000 sq. km;
2. Water occupies an average of 361,132,000 sq. km, which corresponds to 71.8% of the earth's surface;
3. 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

1. China - about 1.375 billion;

1. India - 1.284 billion;
2. USA - about 322 million;
3. Indonesia - 252 million;
4. Brazil - 206 million;
5. Pakistan - 192 million;
6. Nigeria - 174 million;
7. Bangladesh - 160 million;
8. Russia - 146 million;
9. Japan - 127 million.

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