Explore the largest countries in the world by area with detailed information and rankings. Russia is the largest country in the world by far, with a total area of just over 17 million square kilometers. It covers just 0.17 square mile (0.44 square km)
Cozy Cabin mom (@cozycabinmom) - Urlebird
How do the other countries rank
Find out in our list, which provides the total area in square miles and square kilometers for all countries of the world and for all but the smallest political dependencies and territories
It is ordered by total area, from the largest to the smallest. The 100 largest countries ranked by their total area, with an indication of their location and neighbors sharing land borders with them. When we think of the world’s geography, the largest countries by land area stand out not just for their sheer size but for their influence on global economics, politics, and environment As of 2024, these are the top 25 largest countries by land area
Insights understanding these land sizes is crucial for studies in resource distribution, biodiversity, and geopolitics The largest countries in the world the largest countries in the world are russia, china, canada, and the united states, with an area of 17 million km2, 9.98 million km2, 9.7 million km2, and 9.3 million km2, respectively Russia, the largest country in the world, covers approximately 11% of the world’s land surface.