10 Largest Countries in The World by Area

Largest Countries by Area:

There are 7 continents in the world and there are many big countries on all these continents. The largest countries in the world have spectacular geography, climate and a wide variety of wildlife. All these large countries have many large mountains, valleys, coasts and deserts. 

Here discussing below all about the 10 largest countries in the world in size or area:

➤ 10. Algeria:-

Algeria is the 10th largest country in the world by its area. This country is located on the continent of Africa. The area of this country is about 2.38 million square kilometers. Located in North Africa, the country has a Mediterranean coast, which is 998 km long. Ninety percent (90%) of this country is desert and most of the desert area is very high. The location of the Tell Atas mountain range across the northern border of this country. The Sahara Desert covers the largest part of this country.

➤ 9. Kazakhstan:-

Kazakhstan is the only landlocked country in the top 10 largest countries. The area of this country is about 2.72 million square kilometers. This country has huge land and high lands. The climate of this country is cool and dry but not quite like the desert. The people of this country have been experiencing a large range of temperatures for years.

➤ 8. Argentina:-

Argentina is the 32nd most populous country in the world. It is the 8th largest Spanish-speaking country in the world in terms of area. The area of this country is about 2.78 million square kilometers. Argentina has some variations in geography and climate.

Patagonia is one of the most scenic and dangerous places in the world which stretches from the South and in the west to the Atlantic Ocean in the east. Moreover, the southern tip of Argentina, known as Cape Horn, is one of the windiest places in the world.

➤ 7. India:-

India's borders have changed several times in the last century. India claims that the northern part of Kashmir is completely under their control. Excluding Kashmir, India covers an area of about 3.29 million square kilometers. The geography of this country extends from the Himalayan mountain range to the tropical coast of the southern peninsula. It is the second-largest country in the world in terms of population.

➤ 6. Australia:-

The area of Australia is about 6.69 square kilometers which is twice the size of India. It is the largest country in Oceania. In fact, the country is so large that it cannot be considered an island. The 6th largest country in the world is known for its scenic beauty and majestic wildlife.

➤ 5. Brazil:-

Brazil is one of the largest countries in South America. Its area is about 8.51 million square kilometers but adding the world's largest forest Amazon increases its size. The Amazon forest is so dense and vast that scientists have found in it a civilization that has never communicated with the outside world. The country has a long Atlantic coast to the east. Which extends up to 8000 km. Most major cities in the country, including Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, are located on the coast.

➤ 4. China:-

China is the largest country in Asia. The area of this country is about 9.6 million square kilometers. China shares borders with 14 countries. It is bordered by Afghanistan to the east, Russia to the north, and Vietnam to the south. With a population of about 1.35 million, the country has 56 recognized ethnic groups. It is the country with the 18th largest Muslim population and the 19th largest Christian population in the world.

➤ 3. United States:-

The United States is slightly larger than China but slightly smaller than Canada. The area of this country is about 9.63 million square kilometers. The country is bordered by Mexico to the south and Canada to the north. Temperate weather prevails throughout the year in the Pacific states of the United States. Moreover, the California coast is known for the expanse of beaches. The eastern Mississippi region is known as the industrial and economic center of the United States.

➤ 2. Canada:-

Canada is the largest country in the Western Hemisphere. The area of this country is about 9.984 million square kilometers. This country has 202060 km of coastline, which is a long sea route than any other country in the world. In this country, 4 people live per square kilometer. Its total population is about 35 million. At the western end of this country is the Rocky Mountain range. This flows from north to south.

➤ 1. Russia:-

Russia is the largest country in the world. Its area is about 17.1 million square kilometers. Like China, Russia has borders with 14 countries. Russia has abundant oil reserves.

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