{"id":72237,"date":"2026-06-25T15:15:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T09:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=72237"},"modified":"2026-06-25T15:27:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T09:57:55","slug":"largest-country-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/largest-country-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Largest Country in the World by Population and Area, Top 5 List"},"content":{"rendered":"

The largest country in the world refers to a nation with the greatest total land area. Earth\u2019s land surface spans around 148 million square kilometers, and a handful of countries occupy most of it. From Russia\u2019s icy frontiers to Brazil\u2019s rainforests, these countries shape global trade, climate, and politics. Understanding their size helps <\/span>explain how geography influences economic and environmental power worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n

Largest Country in the World<\/b><\/h2>\n

The largest country in the world is Russia, spanning 17.1 million square kilometers and stretching across Europe and Asia. This means it covers 11% of Earth\u2019s total land area and spans 11 time zones, more than any other nation. Russia\u2019s immense landmass includes forests, lakes, mountains, and permafrost regions, giving it immense natural resources but also governance challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read About: Most Populated Country in the World<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Largest Country in the World List by Area<\/b><\/h2>\n

These five countries occupy nearly one-third of the Earth\u2019s landmass. The top 5 largest countries based on the area has been tabulated below:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Rank<\/th>\nCountry<\/th>\nTotal Area (sq km)<\/th>\nContinent \/ Region<\/th>\nDistinctive Feature<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/td>\nRussia<\/td>\n17,098,246<\/td>\nEurope & Asia<\/td>\nLargest country; spans 11 time zones and has vast, varied landscapes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nCanada<\/td>\n9,984,670<\/td>\nNorth America<\/td>\nRich in forests and freshwater; has the longest coastline in the world.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nChina<\/td>\n9,596,960<\/td>\nAsia<\/td>\nLarge and diverse geography; highly populous and a major global economic power.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nUnited States<\/td>\n9,525,067<\/td>\nNorth America<\/td>\nDiverse landscapes including forests, deserts, and mountains; globally influential.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nBrazil<\/td>\n\u00a08,510,346<\/td>\nSouth America<\/td>\nLargest country in South America; home to the Amazon rainforest and river basin.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Top 5 Largest Countries of the World<\/b><\/h2>\n

1. Russia- The Largest Country in the World<\/b><\/p>\n