World's Largest Countries By Land Area
Russia
, at about 17.1 million square kilometers, is the largest country, covering over one-eighth of Earth's inhabited land
Canada
, the second-largest country at 9.98 million square kilometers, is known for its vast wilderness and natural features
China
, the third-largest country at 9.6 million square kilometers, features landscapes such as the Himalayas, Gobi Desert
The United States,
including Alaska and Hawaii, ranks fourth in size at approximately 9.53 million square kilometers
Brazil
, at about 8.51 million square kilometers, is known for the Amazon Rainforest, Pantanal wetlands
Australia
, at about 7.80 million square kilometers, is the smallest continent but the sixth-largest country