Largest Countries in the World
The world is home to a diverse array of countries, each with its own unique culture, history, and geography. Among them, some stand out for their sheer size, encompassing vast landscapes and abundant natural resources. In this list, we’ll explore the top 10 largest countries by land area, spanning continents and offering a glimpse into the magnitude of their territories.
Largest Country in the World List
From the icy tundra of the north to the tropical rainforests in the south, these countries boast a wide range of climates and ecosystems. Join us as we venture into the expanse of these mighty nations, delving into their rich tapestries and discovering what makes them truly remarkable on the global stage. Let’s embark on this journey to explore the largest countries on Earth.
The total area includes land area and water bodies (lakes, reservoirs, and rivers).
Total Area = Land Area (in Km²) + Water Bodies (in Km²)
Total Area = Land Area (in mi²) + Water Bodies (in mi²)
1. Russia- 17,098,242 sq.km
- Capital: Moscow
- Largest city: Moscow
- Official and National language: Russian
- Government: Federal Semi-presidential republic
- President Vladimir Putin
- Prime Minister: Mikhail Mishustin
Russia is considered to be the largest country of the world with the total area of 17,098,242 sq. km. Russia is another populated nation with a population of just under 145 million.
2. Canada- 9,948,670 sq. km
- Capital: Ottawa
- Largest City: Toronto Ontario
- Official language: English & French
- Government: Federal Parliamentary, Constitutional Monarchy
- Monarch: Charles III
- Governor General: Mary Simon
- Prime Minister: Justin Trudeau
Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extended from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the second largest country in the world in terms of area.
3. China- 9,706,961sq. km
- Capital: Beijing
- Largest City: Shanghai
- Official Language: Chinese
- Government: Unitary, Marxist-Leninist one-party socialist republic
- President: Xi Jinping
China is the third largest country which covers 9,706,961 sq.km area. China is a part of Asiatic landmass.
4. USA- 9,372,610 sq.km
- Capital: Washington D.C.
- Largest city: New York City
- National Language: English
- Government: Federal presidential constitutional republic
- President: Joe Biden
- Vice President: Kamala Harris
The United States of America, commonly known as United States (US) is a country primarily located in North America consisted of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territories, nine minor outlay islands and 326 Indian reservations.
5. Brazil- 8,515,767 sq.km
- Capital: Brasilia
- Largest Country: Sao Paulo
- Official language: Portuguese
- Government: Federal presidential constitutional republic
- President: Lula da Silva
- Vice President: Geraldo Alckmin
Brazil is the world’s fifth largest country in terms of area and the seventh most populous. It is the largest country in the South America. The federation is composed of the union of the 26 states and the Federal district.
6. Australia- 7,692,024 sq.km
- Capital: Canberra
- Largest City: Sydney
- National Language: English
- Government: Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy
- Monarch: Charles III
- Governor-General: David Hurley
- Prime Minister: Anthony Albanese
Australia is a sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands.
7. India- 3,287,590 sq.km
- Capital: New Delhi
- Largest City: Mumbai
- Official languages: Hindi and English
- Government: Federal parliamentary constitutional republic
- President: Droupadi Murmu
- Vice President: Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Prime Minister: Narendra Modi
India is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh largest country in the world by area and the most populous country in the world.
8. Argentina- 2,780,400 sq. km
- Capital: Buenos Aires
- Largest City: Buenos Aires
- Government: Federal presidential constitutional republic
- President: Alberto Fermandez
- Vice President: Cristina Fermandez de Kirchner
Argentina is a country in the southern half of South-America. It is the second-largest country in South-America after Brazil, the fourth largest in the America and the eighth largest in the world.
9. Kazakhstan-2,724,900 sq.km
- Capital: Astana
- Largest City: Almaty
- Official Language: Kazakh-Russian
- Government: Unitary dominant-party presidential republic
- President: Kassym-Jomart
- Prime Minister: Alihan Smaiylov
Kazakhstan is a transcontinental landlocked country located mainly in Central Asia and partly in Eastern Europe. Kazakhstan is the ninth largest country by area and the world’s largest landlocked country. It has the lowest population density in the world with the population of 19 million people.
10. Algeria- 2,381,741 sq.km
- Capital: Algiers
- Largest City: Algiers
- Official language: Arabic Tamazight
- Government: Unitary semi-presidential republic
- President: Abdelmadjid Tebboune
- Prime Minister: Aymen Benabderrahmane
Algeria is a country in North America. It is considered to be the tenth largest country in the world and the largest nation in Africa.
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