On the planet there are more than two hundred countries and individual territories that are located at 148,940,000 square kilometers of sushi. The combination of the largest countries takes more than fifty percent of the land area, and some occupy a rather minor part.
Scientists periodically constitute lists of the territories of the world, distributing them on the occupied area or the number of population. Determining the largest and most small world states, use a specific classification.
Classification of the size of the occupied area
Karlikov includes twenty-four countries, which are mainly located in Oceania. Also on the planet there are eight small, fifty-six middle and small states. Large and significant countries - twenty-one, and the giant states on the planet are only seven.
The largest states of Europe
Although Europe is one of the smallest parts of the world, but the number of the European population is ten percent of the world. There are quite a few large states in Europe, some of them also consist in the list of the largest areas on the world map. The list of three largest European states in the area includes, such as Russia, Ukraine, France.
Russia occupies the largest area in Europe. This is a huge area extending from Eastern Europe to North Asia. The borders of the Russian Federation come into contact with another eighteen countries. The division into the European and Asian part occurs with the help of the Mountains of the Urals and the depressions of Kumo-Manch. The area of \u200b\u200bRussia is 17,125 191 kilometers square.
The second in the area in Europe is Ukraine. Her borders are completely in the eastern part of Europe. Ukraine borders with seven states and washed by two seas. The area of \u200b\u200bUkraine without taking into account the territory of the Crimea is 576,604 square kilometers. She takes five and a half percent of Europe.
France - the third in the area of \u200b\u200bthe European state. The territory of France includes overseas regions and the bulk of Western Europe. The territory borders with many European countries and is washed by significant marine spaces. France takes the fifth of the territory of the European Union and has an exclusive seaside economic zone extending in the territory of eleven million square kilometers. France is 547 030, and taking into account overseas possessions - 674,685 kilometers square.
Rating of the five largest states of the world
The greatest part of the sushi on the planet is giants. The list of the five largest countries in the world in the area includes:
- Brazil;
- China;
- Canada;
- Russia.
Brazil is the largest country of South America and ranks fifth in the ranking of the largest in the area of \u200b\u200bthe world. The boundaries of the state come into contact with the borders of all countries of the continent of South America. From the east side, Brazil is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The largest city of the state is the capital of Brazilia. Brazil Square is 8,514,877 square kilometers. About two hundred million citizens are registered on the territory of the country.
The next place in the ranking is occupied by the United States of America. This major state is on the mainland North America. The country is the fourth in the world around the territory and third in the number of population. The United States borders with three states - Russia, Canada and Mexico, and is washed by the waters of the Arctic Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The United States is divided into fifty states and one federal district. US Area - 9,519,431 square kilometers.
Third listed is China. The People's Republic of China not only takes a large scale of the territory, but also has the largest population among all countries in the world. China occupies the territory of Eurasia, borders the fourteen countries. The shores of the state are washed by the seas and the quiet ocean. China covers an area of \u200b\u200b9,598,962 square kilometers. The population of the state is more than one billion people. The state includes a thirty-one territorial entity, four cities in central subordination, five autonomous districts and twenty-two provinces.
Canada is the second largest state in the world. It is located in North America and is washed by the waters of the quiet, northern ice and Atlantic oceans. The boundaries of Canada come into contact with France, Denmark and the United States. Canada is divided into ten provinces and three territories. Canada is conditionally divided into four parts: Appalachi, Great Plains, Canadian Shield and Cordillera. In the territory of the state there are the largest lakes - the top (the largest freshwater in the world) and the bearish lake (one of the ten largest on the planet). Canada takes 9,984,670 kilometers square sushi, on which more than thirty-four million people live.
What is the biggest country in the world? The largest is the Russian Federation. It takes the third part of the mainland of Eurasia, borders with nineteen states - seventeen on land and two by sea. The highest point of Russia is Mount Elbrus, over the entire territory of the country is scattered more than two million reservoirs with fresh and salty water. According to the Russian Federation, hundreds of rivers are more than ten kilometers long. Russia is divided into forty-six areas, twenty-two republics and seventeen subjects - edges, federal significance and autonomous districts. On a huge area of \u200b\u200bRussia, which is 17,125,407 square kilometers, there are more than one hundred forty-six million inhabitants.
The largest countries of the world are distinguished by the developed economy, an interesting culture, traditions and customs. All of them have an ancient interesting story, cooperate with many countries of the world.
On the whole of our planet there are about 200 countries and territories that are located at 148,940,000 square meters. km Sushi. Some of the states occupy a slight area (Monaco 2 sq. Km), while others spread out several million square kilometers. It is noteworthy that the largest states took about 50% of sushi.
2 382 740 sq. Km.
(Andr) takes the tenth among the largest countries in the world and is the largest state in the African continent. The capital of the state is called the name - Nizhir. The state area is 2,381,740 sq.m. It is washes by the Mediterranean Sea, and most of the territory is occupied by the biggest desert in the world of sugar.
2,724,902 sq. Km
It takes the ninth line in the ranking of countries with the largest territory. Its area is 2,724,902 sq. Km. This is the largest state that does not have access to the world Ocean. The country belongs to the part of the Caspian Sea and the inner Aral Sea. Kazakhstan has land borders with four Asian countries and Russia. The border area with Russia is one of the most extended in the world. Most of the territory is occupied by the deserts and steppes. The country's population as of 2016 - 17,651852 people. The capital is Astana - one of the most populated in Kazakhstan.
2 780 400 sqm.
(2 780 400 sq. Km) belongs to the eighth among the largest countries in the countries of the world and second place in South America. The capital of the state, Buenos Aires is the largest city of Argentina. The territory of the country is stretched from north to south. This causes a variety of natural and climatic zones. On the western border, the Mountain System of Andes stretched out, the eastern part washes the Atlantic Ocean. The north of the country is located in the subtropical climate, cold deserts with harsh weather conditions extend in the south. Argentina's name was given by the Spaniards in the 16th century, who assumed that her subsoil contain a large amount of silver (Argentum - translated as silver). The colonists were mistaken, silver was very small.
3 287 590 sq. M. km.
Located on Square 3 287 590 sq. Km. She ranks second in terms of population (1,283,455,000 people), yielding the championship in China and the seventh place among the biggest states of the world. Its shores are washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. The country received its name from the Indian River, on the shores of which the first settlements appeared. India was the richest country to British colonization. It was there that in search of wealth sought to get Columbus, but found himself in America. The official capital of the country is New Delhi.
7 686 859 sq. Km
(The Australian Union) is located in the Mainland monopho and occupies all its territory. The state is also the island of Tasmania and other islands of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The total area at which Australia is located is 7,686,850 sq. Km. The capital of the state is the city of Canberra - the largest in Australia. Most salty water reservoirs. The largest salt lake is Eyre. The mainland is washed by the Indian Ocean, as well as the seas of the Pacific Ocean.
8 514 877 sq. Km
- The largest state of the continent of South America is located in the fifth place in the size of the occupied territory in the world. On the area of \u200b\u200b8 514 877kv.km. 203 262 267 citizens live. The capital is called the country - Brazil (Brazilia) and is one of the largest cities of the state. Brazil borders with all States of South America and is washed by the Atlantic Ocean on the East.
9 519 431 sq. Km
United States of America (USA) is one of the largest states located on the mainland North America. Its total area is 9,519,431 sq. Km. The United States occupies the fourth place in the territory and third in the population in the world. The number of residents of the citizens is equal to 321,267,000 people. The capital of the state is Washington. The country is divided into 50 states, as well as Colombia - the Federal District. The United States borders with Canada, Mexico and Russia. The territory is washed by three oceans: Atlantic, quiet and northern ice.
9 598 962 sq. Km.
(China People's Republic) Heads the top three leaders with the largest territory. This is not only a country with one of the largest areas, but also with a huge amount of population, the number of which is in the first place in the world. On the territory of 9,598,962 sq. Km. 1,374,642,000 people live. China is on the mainland of Eurasia and borders with 14 countries. Part of the mainland, where the PRC is washed by the quiet ocean and seas. The capital of the State - Beijing. The state includes 31 Territorial Subject: 22 provinces, 4 cities of central subordination ("Continental China") and 5 autonomous regions.
9,984 670 sq. Km
With an area of \u200b\u200b9 984 670 sq. Km. ranked second line in ranking the biggest states of the world on the territory. It is located on the mainland North America, and is washed by three oceans: a quiet, Atlantic and northern ice. Canada borders with the United States, Denmark and France. The state includes 13 territorial subjects, of which 10 are referred to as provinces, and 3 territories. The population of the country is 34,737,000 people. The capital of Canada is Ottawa - one of the largest cities of the country. Conditionally, the state is divided into four parts: Canadian Cordillera, elevated plain Canadian shield, Appalachi and great plains. Canada is called the edge of the lakes, the most popular of them is the top, the area of \u200b\u200bwhich is measured by 83,270 sq. M (the most huge freshwater lake in the world), as well as a bearish, which is included in the top 10 largest lakes in the world.
17 125 407 sq. Km.
(Russian Federation) occupies a leading position among the largest countries in the area. The Russian Federation is located on an area of \u200b\u200b17,255,407 sq. Cm on the largest mainland of Eurasia Earth and takes the third part of it. Despite the huge territory, Russia occupies only the ninth place in the population density, the number of which is 146,6788. The capital of the state is the city of Moscow - this is the most populated part of the country. The Russian Federation includes 46 regions, 22 republics and 17 subjects referred to as the edges, cities of federal significance and autonomous districts. The country borders with 17 states on land and from 2 to sea (USA and Japan). Russia has more than a hundred rivers whose length exceeds 10 kilometers - this is Amur, Don, Volga and others. In addition to the rivers, more than 2 million fresh and salty reservoirs are located on the territory of the country. One of the most famous, oh. Baikal is the deepest lake in the world. The highest point of the state is Mount Elbrus, the height of which is about 5.5 km.
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The total area of \u200b\u200bthe planet Earth is 510 million km2, and the area of \u200b\u200ball continents is only 149 million km2 (30% of the total area). About 50% of this territory belongs to only ten countries, which will be discussed in our rating - this is the top 10 the largest countries in the world. By the way, in total on the planet there are 206 countries, of which 194 are independent states.
10. Algeria
Territory: 2 381 740 km2 Population: 37 million cell Capital: Algeria
Opens ten the largest countries of the world The only representative of the African continent, the Algerian People's Democratic Republic, or just Algeria - the northernmost and largest independent African state. For most of the territory of Algeria - the Sahara Desert. The main source of the country's income is the gas and oil industry. According to oil and gas reserves, the country takes one of the leading position in the world. Despite this, more than 17% of the population live beyond poverty. Although the country is not among the top ten ,. Familiar picture.
9. Kazakhstan
Territory: 2 724 900 km2 Population: 17 million. Capital: Astana
The post-Soviet country with a rich historical, cultural past - Kazakhstan is located in the 9th place. Like Rosssia, Kazakhstan is an Eurasian state, most of which is in Asia. Like Algeria, Kazakhstan can be attributed to gas-oil magnam.
8. Argentina
Territory: 2 766 890 km2 Population: 41 million years old Capital: Buenos Aires
One of the two Latin American countries in our rating - Argentina. The birthplace of the two past and modernity Maradonna and Messi, named in honor of the precious metal - silver, which later there was not much. An interesting fact - in the capital of Argentina, you can stroll along the longest street in the world - on the street, the numbering of houses is offen by 20,000.
7. India
Territory: 3 287 590 km2 Population: 1,223 million Capital: New Delhi.
One of the two world leaders in the number of people in India also has a huge area, more than 3 million, and the seventh the largest country of the world. The country's economy is trying to keep up with excellent mentors of population and square. Potentially, the Indian economy is one of the world's leading economies in the future. The birthplace of Hinduism and Buddhism and, of course, tea.
6. Australia
Territory: 7 686 850 km2 Population: 23 million. Capital: Canberra
The only thing in the rating is the mainland Australia, the mainland, in which the other way around is hot and summer and summer, and in summer it is cold and winter. Despite the huge territories in the possessions of Australia, not all of them are available for life. On the territory of Australia and in its coastal waters there are many unique and very, and the population of the country is not very numerous. Despite this, the human development index of Australia is the second in the world, and GDP is the 12th. Interesting fact: Set the query in the search engine "How Australians see the world?" And you will be pleasantly surprised. Perhaps even with you inside something will turn over.
5. Brazil
Territory: 8 511 965 km2 Population: 197 million Capital: Brazilia.
Second and last Latin American country in this list the largest countries - The largest state of South America. Motherland of carnavalov in Rio de Janeiro and of course the most football country in the world. Any person interested in sports Brazil is first of all - this is 5-fold champions of the world of football and the Motherland Pele, the king of football. The capital of Brazil - Brasilia was built in just 3.5 years.
4. China
Territory: 9 640 821 km2 Population: 1,347 million Capital: Beijing
Each sixth resident of the planet is a Chinese. Almost 1.5 billion population of the country received during the history of the 4th area in the area of \u200b\u200bthe state in the world (6% of the total sushi area on the planet). About China is difficult to speak, because almost the first one. Look at the country of manufacturer 10 household appliances in your home and guaranteed to find something from China. About the achievements of Chinese athletes and not to speak. US at the Olympic Games now there is to compete with.
3. USA
Territory: 9 826 675 km2 Population: 314 million years old Capital: Washington
United States, C, won in this ranking, the largest countries Unusual bronze reward. The very "democratic" country in the world, well, at least they say - it has all the prerequisites: the first GDP indicator in the world, a huge territory in the center of North America. Washed from two sides by the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The population of the country as the area is the third in terms of all countries. One bad - tornado and cyclones with a vulnerable strength and enviable regularity set the prediction of US residents.
2. Canada
Territory: 9 976 139 km2 Population: 34 million Capital: Ottawa
Northern neighbor of the United States, which has passed on the occupied territory of a competitor just on 3 France or Spain. But the entire territory of Canada is also suitable for life, and the population of the country compared to the occupied territory is funny - only 34 million people due to which population density is one of the lowest in the world. Despite all this, Canada with its ecology and nature remains "the underwent" land and the dream of the whole life. Interesting fact:
The most northern settlement in the world is located in Canada, and the length of the borders is a record. All this thanks to the big place of the eastern part of the country.
1. Russia
Territory: 17 075 400 km2 Population: 143 million years old Capital: Moscow
With a large margin from pursuers and competitors - Russian Federation the biggest country in the world. The Eurasian state, most of which is located in Asia and in the unusability of the human lands. The richest in the level of stocks of raw materials and fuel resources Country in the world. Also, the longest country in the world - when people go to bed in the European part of the country, in another part can already be lazily sneeze and wake up. The most "neighboring" country - borders with the 18th countries.
In the last article we talked about, in the given publication we learn about the largest countries. The largest country in Square is the Russian Federation, which occupies 17 126 122 km?. The largest country in the population is China, it lives 1,368,779,000 people. More information on this issue you can get further.
The largest country by:
Owners of wide expanses
To begin with, consider the top of the largest territories of countries and their occupied area:- Russia - 17 126 122 km?;
- Canada - 9 976 140 km?;
- China - 9 598 077 km?;
- USA - 9,518,900 km?;
- Brazil - 8 511 965 km?;
- Australia - 7 686 850 km?;
- India - 3 287 590 km?;
- Argentina - 2 766 890 km?;
- Kazakhstan - 2 724 902 km?;
- The rest - 80 646 216 km?.
As we see, Russia ranks 11% of the land territory of the planet, Canada - 7%, China - 6%. Thus, these three countries occupy about 24% of the sushi of the world. Now we will study the leaders in more detail.
the Russian Federation
The largest country is Russia - Russia, its area is 17 126 122 km?.
Russia is the largest country, with a federal device. Until 2014, the territory of Russia was 17,125,187 km?, After in March 2014, the Crimea was attached, the state area increased to the present indicator.
Due to such a huge territory, Russia borders with the 18th countries, which is the most record indicator throughout the world.
The territory of the Russian state includes 85 subjects of the federation, of which:
- 46 regions;
- 22 republics;
- 9 edges;
- 4 autonomous districts;
- 3 cities of federal significance;
- 1 Autonomous region.
Russia ranks 1/8 of the sushi and is comparable not just with countries, but even with the mainland.
Canada
The second country in the country in the world - Canada, its area is 9,984,670 km?.
Canada is inferior to Russia in the territory almost 2 times. Like Russia, Canada is a state with a federal device.
The territory of Canada includes:
- 10 provinces;
- 3 territories.
Canada is the biggest state of the American islands, even over the area neighboring the state of the United States neighboring the mainland.
China
In the planet of the territory owns China, which takes 9,640,821 km?.
Square China is not too far away from Canada, if compared to Russia.
China includes:
- 22 provinces (Some sources indicate 23 provinces, including Taiwan);
- 5 autonomous regions;
- 4 municipalities;
- 2 special administrative areas.
Despite its significant area, the majority of China occupies the mountains, about 67%.
"Folk" countries
Consider the overall rating of the most populated countries:- China - 1 368 779,000 people;
- India - 1 261 779,000 people;
- USA - 318,613,000 people;
- Indonesia - 252 812 245 people;
- Brazil - 203 260 131 people;
- Pakistan - 187 878 \u200b\u200b027 people;
- Nigeria - 178 516 904 people;
- Bangladesh - 156 951 230 people;
- Russia - 146 200,000 people;
- The remaining - 2 911 254 980 people.
As you can see from the table, the top three states have the number of people equal to all those countries that have not entered the nine. Now consider the top three leaders in more detail.
China
The most populated country is China, in which about 1,368,779,000 people live.
Every year China's population increases by 12 million people. Since 1979, the state has passed to the birth restriction policy, but reaching averages, with time the birth rate is gradually growing from year to year.
India
The second country in the number of population is India, 1,261,779,000 people live in the country.
Oddly enough, and almost 70% of Indians live in rural areas. The state does not conduct any fertility limit policy. The annual increase in the population of India is about 14 million people.
It closes the top three leaders in the number of population - the United States, 320 194,478 people live in them.
The increase in the population of the United States per year is about 8 million people. A rather significant part of this number constitutes migrants from other countries. The United States, exactly, like other countries, caught up with China and India in the number of population will be very difficult, and in the conditions of modern life - unrealistic.
Ten of the largest countries
10th place: Algeria - State in North Africa area of \u200b\u200b2,381,740 km. Algeria - the largest country of Africa .. 
9th place: Kazakhstan - the state area of \u200b\u200b2,724,902 km, located in the center of Eurasia, Bo? Theorest part of which belongs to Asia, and the smaller to Europe. Kazakhstan is the fourth country of Asia. 
8th place: Argentina - State in South America with an area of \u200b\u200b2,766,890 km. Argentina is the second country in South America. 
7th place: India - the state in South Asia area of \u200b\u200b3,287,263 km. India is the third country in Asia. 
6th place: Australia - a state in the southern hemisphere, which is mainland Australia, Tasmania Island and several other islands of Indian and Pacific Oceans. Square Australia 7 692,024 km. 
5th place: Brazil - State in South America area of \u200b\u200b8,514,877 km. Brazil - the largest country in South America 
4th place: United States - the second country in North America 
You can meet different data on the area of \u200b\u200bthe United States. The World Book of the CIA Facts calls a figure of 9,826,675 km, which brings the United States to third place in the territory among the countries of the world, but the data of the CIA takes into account the area of \u200b\u200bterritorial waters (5.6 km from the coasts). The encyclopedia of the Briton Indicates US Area without taking into account territorial and coastal waters - 9,526,468 km. Thus, the United States is still less than China in the area.
3 place: China - the state in East Asia area of \u200b\u200b9,598,077 km (taking into account Hong Kong and Macau). China is the second country in Asia. 
2nd place: Canada - the largest country in North America area of \u200b\u200b9,984,670 km. 
The largest country in the country of the world - Russia, its area for 2014 (after the joining of Crimea) is 17,124,442 km. 
Russia is located simultaneously in Europe and Asia. The area of \u200b\u200bthe European part of Russia is about 3.986 million km?, What is much more than the area of \u200b\u200bany European country. The European part of Russia is about 40% of the territory of all of Europe. In Asia there is 77% of Russia, the Asian part of Russia has an area of \u200b\u200b13.1 million km, which is also more square of any Asian country. Thus, Russia is the largest country in the area of \u200b\u200bboth Europe and Asia.
The largest in the area of \u200b\u200bthe state on continents and parts of the world
The largest country of Asia - Russia (the area of \u200b\u200bthe European part of Russia is 3.986 million km)
The largest Country of Europe - Russia (Square of the Asian part of Russia 13.1 million km)
The largest country of Africa - Algeria (area of \u200b\u200b2.38 million km)
The largest Country of South America - Brazil (Area 8.51 million km)
The largest country of North America - Canada (area of \u200b\u200b9.98 million km)
The largest country of Oceania - Australia (area of \u200b\u200b7.69 million km)
The largest countries of the world in the population
10th place: Japan is an island state in East Asia with a population of 126.3 million people.
9th place: Russia - population of 146.3 million people.
8th place: Bangladesh - the state in South Asia with a population of 163.1 million people.
7th place: Nigeria - a state in West Africa with a population of 180.3 million people.
6th place: Pakistan is a state in South Asia with a population of 189.1 million people.
5th place: Brazil - population of 206.5 million people.
4th place: Indonesia is a state in Southeast Asia with a population of 256.2 million people.
3 Location: USA - Population of 324.7 million people.
2nd place: India - population 1.294 billion people
The largest country in the world is China. Population - 1.373 billion people.
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