World's Largest Countries By Land Area

Aug 07, 2024 Tanvi Kaushik

Russia, at about 17.1 million square kilometers, is the largest country, covering over one-eighth of Earth's inhabited land

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Canada, the second-largest country at 9.98 million square kilometers, is known for its vast wilderness and natural features

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China, the third-largest country at 9.6 million square kilometers, features landscapes such as the Himalayas, Gobi Desert

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The United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, ranks fourth in size at approximately 9.53 million square kilometers

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Brazil, at about 8.51 million square kilometers, is known for the Amazon Rainforest, Pantanal wetlands

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Australia, at about 7.80 million square kilometers, is the smallest continent but the sixth-largest country

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