Top 10 Largest Countries in the World by Area: When we talk about the largest countries in the world, we refer to the total area, including land and water. These countries span vast territories across continents, featuring diverse landscapes, climates, and ecosystems. Here, we look into the top 10 largest countries by area, exploring their geographical expanse and some unique features.
Rank | Country | Area (square kilometers) | Capital | Unique Features |
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1 | Russia | Approximately 17.1 million | Moscow | Largest country by area, spans 11 time zones, diverse landscapes including tundra and taiga. |
2 | Canada | Approximately 9.98 million | Ottawa | Second largest country, vast wilderness, Rocky Mountains, longest coastline. |
3 | United States | Approximately 9.83 million | Washington, D.C. | Diverse geography from forests to deserts, major rivers like Mississippi. |
4 | China | Approximately 9.6 million | Beijing | Most populous country, Himalayas, Yangtze and Yellow Rivers. |
5 | Brazil | Approximately 8.51 million | Brasília | Amazon Rainforest, Amazon River, largest country in South America. |
6 | Australia | Approximately 7.69 million | Canberra | Only country that is also a continent, diverse ecosystems, Outback. |
7 | India | Approximately 3.29 million | New Delhi | Himalayas, Ganges River, diverse landscapes and cultural heritage. |
8 | Argentina | Approximately 2.78 million | Buenos Aires | Andes mountains, Pampas grasslands, cultural influence in tango. |
9 | Kazakhstan | Approximately 2.72 million | Nur-Sultan | Largest landlocked country, steppes, mountains, rich in resources. |
10 | Algeria | Approximately 2.38 million | Algiers | Largest country in Africa, Sahara Desert, Atlas Mountains, Mediterranean coast. |