Land accounts for 29.2% of the planet's surface. This entire area is occupied by about two hundred countries. Half of the Earth's land area is divided among the ten largest states, and two countries, China and India, are home to more than 35% of the planet's total population.
Largest countries in the world by area
We present you a list and brief description the ten largest countries in the world in order of increasing area.
10. Algeria
The country's area 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. The Berbers, the oldest African ethnic group, inhabit the foothills of the Atlas Mountains and large parts of the Sahara. Most people profess Islam. Algeria is adjacent to the territory of six countries and the lands of Western Sahara. Neighboring countries are Mali, Libya, Tunisia, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger. Northern part goes to 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 country's area is 2,724,902 km². Kazakhstan is located in Asia, the capital is Astana. Ethnic composition represented by Kazakhs, Russians, Uzbeks, Tatars, Ukrainians. Representatives of other nationalities are few in number. Kazakhstan washes the Caspian Sea and, which are inland. Neighboring states include Russia, China, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan. The world's largest cosmodrome, Baikonur, is located in Kazakhstan.
8. Argentina
3. China
The largest Asian state, with an area of 9,597,000 km². Beijing is cultural center and the capital of China. The country is home to 56 nationalities, and the population is unevenly distributed. China is washed by 4 seas of the Pacific Ocean. It borders on fourteen countries, 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 recommended to visit the Great Chinese wall, Temple of Heaven and Ancient city Pingyao.
2. Canada
Canada's area is 9,984,670 km². The capital is the city of Ottawa. The state is located in North America. The population is represented by English-Canadians, French-Canadians and small ethnic groups. The country's shores are washed by the Pacific, Atlantic and Northern Arctic oceans. In the south and northwest (with Alaska) Canada neighbors the United States. Their land border is the longest in the world. Most of the lands that fall in mountainous areas have not been developed by humans. Natural complexes border with major cities. The population of the country is doing everything possible to preserve it in its original form. There are many organized in Canada national parks. are natural wealth countries. TO famous monuments nature include Montmorency Falls, Bay of Fundy, Rocky Mountains and Slave Lake.
1. Russia
With an area of approximately 17,100,000 km², Russia 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 Arctic, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Land border Russia extends over more than 22,000 km. It neighbors fourteen countries, including China, North Korea, Norway and Finland. The country is unique in every way. Due to its large extent, nature amazes with its diversity. IN different corners you can see glaciers and alpine meadows. The territory of the Russian Federation is covered with dense river network and countless lakes. Each region has its own unique monuments nature: Lake Baikal, Altai Mountains, Valley of Geysers, Lena Pillars, Putorana Plateau, etc.
Largest countries in the world by population
If we take into account the population as of 2018, the list of the largest countries on the planet will look like this:
- China - more than 1.39 billion people;
- India - more than 1.35 billion people;
- USA - more than 325 million people;
- Indonesia - more than 267 million people;
- Pakistan - more than 211 million people;
- Brazil - more than 209 million people;
- Nigeria - more than 196 million people;
- Bangladesh - more than 166 million people;
- Russia - more than 146 million people;
- Japan - more than 126 million people.
Earth is the fifth largest of all planets solar system, and its area reaches 510 million square meters. km. There are about 206 countries in the world, which are located on almost 149 million square meters. km. About half of this territory belongs to just 10 states, which make up our ranking of the most large countries peace!
Algeria
Square: 2,381,740 sq. km
Population: 40 million people
Capital: Algeria
The list of the largest countries on earth opens with the largest state in Africa - Algeria. A large part of the territory of Algeria (about 80%) is occupied by the largest hot desert, the Sahara. Algeria is one of the leading countries in the world in terms of oil and gas reserves. And this does not change the fact that more than 17% of the population lives below the poverty line. The country has a unique lake where instead of water there is ink. Algeria has the largest coastline- 988 km.
Kazakhstan
Square: 2,724,902 sq. km
Population: 17 million people
Capital:
The ninth line of the ranking belongs to Kazakhstan, the birthplace of tulips and apples, a country with a very rich historical and cultural past. Like Algeria, the country can be classified as a gas and oil magnate. This is the most big state, which does not have access to the world's oceans. The border area with Russia is the longest in the world and is more than 7,000 km. The main part of the country is occupied by deserts and steppes. Kazakhstan is home to the largest high-mountain skating rink in the world - Medeo.
Argentina
Square: 2,780,400 sq. km
Population: 43 million people
Capital: Buenos Aires
The homeland of legendary football players Maradona and Messi, Argentina, ranks 8th. The country was named after silver (Argentum from Latin - silver). But the colonists were mistaken; there was very little of this metal in the bowels of the earth. In Buenos Aires you can walk along the longest street in the world, where the number of houses exceeds 20,000. About 40% of the country's population is of Italian origin, and the rest are mostly of German origin.
India
Square: 3,287,263 sq. km
Population: 1,329 million people
Capital: New Delhi
India is the second most populous country in the world and seventh in the ranking. It is the birthplace of tea, Hinduism and Buddhism. The people of India are very devout and religion plays a role vital role in the country, as evidenced by historical temples and shrines. The largest film industry - Bollywood - is located in Mumbai. Interestingly, in India the color of mourning is not black, but white. Hindus are the largest English-speaking nation on earth! The most popular game is cricket, introduced by the British.
Square: 7,692,024 sq. km
Population: 24 million people
Capital: Canberra
A continental country with a great variety of nationalities, a mysterious underwater world, with its extraordinary flora and fauna, it ranks sixth in the top 10. Thanks to its location in southern hemisphere here everything is the other way around: in winter it’s summer, and in summer it’s winter. This state has the largest cattle pasture in the world with an area of 34,000 square meters. m. The amount of snow in the Australian Alps exceeds the Swiss! Winter sports in Australia are no less popular than surfing.
Square: 8,515,770 sq. km
Population: 204 million people
Capital: Brasilia
Largest state in South America rightfully deserves 5th place. Brazil is the birthplace of vibrant carnivals and the most football country, in which the king of the ball, the great Pele, was born. The Brazilian national football team was a five-time world champion! The main language is Portuguese. The famous statue of the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro is one of the new seven wonders of the world. The world's best coffee is produced in Brazil, but the country's residents prefer cocoa.
USA
Square: 9,519,431 sq. km
Population: 325 million people
Capital:
The top four is opened by the USA - a country with the strongest army in the world and most high rate GDP per capita. But not everything is so rosy. Often, residents of the United States are overtaken by terrible tornadoes and cyclones. The state is washed on both sides by two oceans: the Atlantic and the Pacific. The United States has no official language; the majority of the population speaks American English.
China
Square: 9,598,962 sq. km
Population: 1,380 billion people
Capital:
The home of rice and economic superpower, China, wins bronze. Shanghai is the most big city by population in the world. As many as 14 countries border the state, and its coastline is washed by four seas. The Chinese people have no equal in inventions. Need I remind you that paper, gunpowder, compass and most of the most popular household appliances It was the Chinese who came up with it. Chinese considered one of the most difficult in the world! It has more than 7 dialects, so a southerner will not understand a resident from the north at all.
Canada
Square: 9,984,670 sq. km
Population: 36 million people
Capital:
The northern neighbor of the United States, Canada, ranks second in our ranking. This is the country with the most high level education in the world and the lowest population density, since not the entire territory of the state is suitable for life! The most people live in Canada northern population in the world. The country has a record number of inland lakes and rivers. And more than 30% of the territory is occupied by forests.
Russia
Square: 17 125 191 sq. km
Population: 146 million people
Capital:
And by a huge margin, gold goes to Russia - the most big country on a planet that borders 18 countries! The length of the country is more than 60 thousand km. The Moscow Kremlin is considered the largest medieval fortress in the world. This is the richest state in terms of reserves of raw materials and fuel resources. The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railway in the world, and Baikal is the deepest lake and largest spring fresh water on the ground.
There are many different states on the map of our planet. Some of them are very small, which does not prevent them from being interesting places for travelers. Other tourists prefer to visit big 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 Algeria
The full official form of the name of this country is: Algerian Folk Democratic Republic. This state is also called the Andr. The territory of Algeria covers 2,381,740 square kilometers. 80% of the territory of this state occupies 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 cover 5.9% of the country's area.
8 Argentina
Complete official name Argentina: Argentine Republic. The area of this country is 2,780,400 square kilometers. The nature of Argentina is very diverse, because this state has a large extent from north to south and there are various reliefs 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
Officially, this country is called: Republic of India. The area of India is 3287263 square kilometers. On different parts The territory of this country is dominated by different climates, among them: tropical dry, tropical wet, subtropical monsoon and highland.
6 Australia
Official uniform names of Australia: Commonwealth of Australia. The area of this state is 7,692,024 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 this country is covered by deserts and low-lying areas.
5 Brazil
Full official name of this state: Federal Republic Brazil. The territory of Brazil is 8,515,770 square kilometers. The north of the country is occupied by the Amazonian Lowland - a vast valley surrounding the famous large river Amazon. Also in Brazil are rolling plains, plateaus, lowlands and mountains.
4 USA
The United States of America (USA) is sometimes called simply the United States or simply America. Area of this country: 9519431 square kilometer. The territory of the United States of America combines such landforms as plains, lowlands, plateaus and mountains.
3 China
Full name of China: Chinese People's Republic. Also sometimes this state is called an abbreviation for its full name: People's Republic of China. Taking third place in the ranking of countries with large territory, China has an area of 9598962 square kilometers. On the territory of this state there are neighboring various shapes reliefs: mountains, plateaus, depressions, deserts and occupying large areas plains. The nature in China is very diverse, and when traveling around this country, you can visit both cold high mountain deserts and subtropical forests, and in the fertile plains. The climate in different places in China is also different: in the southeast there is a subtropical climate, in the northwest there is a sharply continental (arid) climate, and in south coast The country's weather is controlled by monsoons.
2 Canada
Territory of Canada: 9984670 square kilometers. Everywhere except the extremes southern territories, this state is dominated by taiga. IN Arctic region Canada, the coastal mountains and Mount St. Elias are home to glaciers. The steppe plains of Canada are quite favorable for agriculture. Most Canada's population lives in the southeastern plains, in the place where the St. Lawrence River flows from the Great Lakes.
1 Russia
This country also has an official name Russian Federation. When talking about Russia, the abbreviation RF is also used. The territory of Russia is 17,125,191 square kilometers. Different parts of the area of a given state are located in different climatic zones: arctic, subarctic, temperate, subtropical. Most of the country is located in the temperate climate zone.
Large countries are very interesting for travelers, because huge territory There are many beautiful or unusual attractions.
1. Russian Federation
The largest country in the world, its area is 17.1 million square kilometers, which is 1/8 of the land. The area of Russia can be compared not with countries, but with continents. So Antarctica and Australia less than Russia, and South America is only slightly larger. The length of the territory of Russia is almost 11 thousand km (from west to east) and reaches 3 thousand km (from north to south). IN at the moment The Russian Federation belongs to industrial countries. Member of the G8 and the CIS.
General information:
Capital – Moscow
Population – 145 million people
Currency- ruble = 100 kopecks.
Official language- Russian
2. Canada
The second largest country in the world, almost two times smaller than Russia. The area of Canada is 9.97 million square kilometers. Canada, a former French colony that during Seven Years' War(1756 – 1763) came under British control. It has been a British dominion since 1867 and is part of the British Union. Formally, the head of Canada is the British monarch. Canada is a post-industrial country. Member of the Big Eight.
General information:
Capital - Ottawa
Population – 31.3 million people
Currency – Canadian dollar = 100 cents
Official languages – English, French
3. People's Republic of China
China is the third largest and first most populous country on Earth. The area of China is 9.598 million square kilometers. China is one of the most ancient civilizations that discovered gunpowder and paper, silk and porcelain to the world. China is now the largest supplier of goods in the world.
General information:
Capital: Beijing
Population – 1.3 billion people
Currency unit – yuan = 10 jiao = 100 fen
Official language is Chinese
4. United States of America
The USA is the fourth largest country in the world by area. Its area is 9.363 million square kilometers. First English colonies on the territory of the modern United States were founded back in 1607 (Virginia) - 1620 ( Northern States). However, these lands did not remain British for long, and during the War of Independence (1776 - 1783), Great Britain officially recognized the sovereignty of the United States. After this, America carried out active occupation activities and significantly expanded its territory to Mexico, Louisiana, Alaska, Canada and the islands. The latest US acquisitions are Hawaiian Islands. Along with this, America successfully developed its economy and industry. The USA is a post-industrial country. Member of the Big Eight.
General information:
Capital: Washington
Population – 287 million people
Currency unit – US dollar = 100 cents
Official language is English
5. Federative Republic of Brazil
The former Portuguese colony in South America, which gained independence in 1889, is the fifth largest country modern world. The area of Brazil is 8.547 million square kilometers. In addition, Brazil is now a major economic and industrial center if not the world, then certainly South America. Brazil is a member of the nuclear club, which does not eliminate the poverty and lack of education of part of the population. In Brazil, the capital was moved from Rio de Janeiro to Brasilia.
General information
Population – 174.6 million people
Currency – real = 100 pesos
Official language is Portuguese
