If we think about the age of planet Earth, we could ensure that there have been thousands of geographical modifications within it, which have led us to contemplate the division of areas that we now know as continents. However, at Supercurioso we want to tell you which are the largest or most extensive countries in the world. Join us!
The 10 largest countries in the world
1. Russia (17,075,200 km2)
Heading our list of the largest countries in the world, we find Russia, this country is not only the largest on the planet, but also, It is located on two continents: between Europe and Asia. Imagine that its coastlines stretch from the Arctic Ocean to the North Pacific Ocean.
If this is not the most impressive thing, surely the following data will amaze you, has borders with 14 countries: Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, and North Korea.
if he asks you what to see in moscowyou should probably know about the Trans-Siberian railway that It is the longest in the world!, uniting Moscow with the part of the Russian Far East, which covers the entire Siberian plateau. Although it is the largest country in the world, it has an estimated population for 2020 of 146,081,000 inhabitantswith a density of 8.3 inhab/km2.
2. Canada (9,984,670 km2)
In the second place of the largest countries in the world, we find Canada. Unlike Russia and others, one of the curious facts about Canada is that its only border is with the United States, occupying most of North America. This huge country stretches from the Atlantic Ocean and the Davis Strait in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west.
It has extremely cold climates, with the risk of snow and ice storms, whose temperature in some northern regions it can reach -50º C, and even lower!. Its population for 2019 is estimated at just 37,059,469 people, with a very low population density, 3.41 inhab/km2. The most populous Canadian city is Toronto, and also It is part of the ranking of the happiest countries in the world.
3. People’s Republic of China (9,596,961 km2)
Occupying the third place of the largest countries in the world is China, although in population it is number 1, with 1,398,811,000 inhabitants, census carried out in 2019, Shanghai being the most populous city. The population density is 140 inhabitants/km2.
It is located in East Asia and shares borders with 14 countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, Burma, North Korea, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Vietnam. To learn a little more about this wonderful country, be sure to visit the curiosities of China that we prepare for you.
4. United States (9,161,966 km2)
It borders Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, the Pacific Ocean to the east, and the Atlantic to the west. This country is not only one of the largest in the world, It is also deserving of the first position in the world economy thanks to its great purchasing power..
Although it is number 4 in area of all the countries in the world, it ranks third in terms of population, since it has 331,449,281 inhabitants (data from the 2020 census), with a population density of 32.8 inhab/km2.
5. Federative Republic of Brazil (8,514,877 km2)
The “South American giant” is the largest country in South America and the one that holds the world number 5. It shares borders with all the countries of South America, except Chile and Ecuador. The national capital is Brasilia, which replaced Rio de Janeiro since 1960, one of the curious facts about Brazil.
The position according to the population coincides with the size, since it has 212,216,052 peopleaccording to the 2020 census, and a population density of 24.92 inhabitants/km2. Its most popular city is Rio, known for the most famous carnival in the world.
6. Australia (7,686,850 km2)
occupying the entire continental part of Oceania, is one of the largest countries in the world. The closest countries to this nation are New Zealand, East Timor, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and the French dependency of New Caledonia.
According to the 2020 census, its population reached 25,637,110 inhabitantswith a fairly low density of 3.2 inhab/km2. The most populated city is Sydney, although its capital is Canberra, one of the curiosities of Australia.
7. India (3,287,590 km2)
Located in South Asia, it is the seventh largest country in the world. Understands most of the Indian subcontinent. It borders Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Myanmar (Burma), and Bangladesh. Is he second most populous country in the world according to the 2011 census, it has 1,372,065,957 people, with an incredible population density: 377.6 inhab/km2.
Some of the curious facts about India are that four of the world’s major religions originated in India: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism.
8. Argentina (2,766,890 km2)
About to complete our list of the largest countries in the world, in eighth place we have a country that is located in the southern tip of South America. Is he largest Spanish-speaking country in the world. Its territory is located between the Andes mountain range, the South Atlantic Ocean and the Antarctic continent.
It borders with Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay and Chile, and is considered one of the 20 emerging economies; In fact, the argentinian culture It is also recognized as a regional power. Its population, according to 2015 calculations, reached 43,131,966 inhabitantsand its population density at 15.51 inhabitants/km2.
9. Kazakhstan (2,724,900 km2)
This is the ninth largest country in the world, as well as the largest landlocked state in the world. This country shares its borders with two of the largest countries in the world, Russia and China.
With 18,897,898 inhabitants According to the 2015 census, it has a population density of 6.49 inhabitants/km2 which, judging by the extension of its territory, is a low population density.
10. Algeria (2,381,741 km2)
Closing our list of the largest countries in the world and knowing a little more about the curiosities of countries, we end with the largest country in Africa: Algeria. As a curiosity, This country is not only the largest on the continent, it is also the largest of all Arab countries.. Algeria is bordered by Tunisia and Libya to the north, and Niger and Mali to the south.
According to the 2020 census, Algeria has a total population of 44,227,000 inhabitantsthus leaving a population density of 15.9 inhab/km2. You should know that Algeria is also, one of the most developed African countries.
Tell us, did you know the 10 largest and largest countries in the world? If you liked the statistical topic, read our article on the smallest countries. You may be in for a surprise!