Today there are over 200 countries in the world. It is also necessary to pay attention to the fact that all states are divided on the basis of "independence" and participation in the UN.
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Let's take a closer look at the list of countries that differ among themselves not only in culture, but also in area together with the population in 2019.
What you need to know
In 2019, there are about 250 countries and territories on the planet at the same time.
Some of them have a significant area, while others have distinctive feature- minimal area and significantly low population.
It is no longer a secret for anyone that most of planets account for numerous:
- oceans;
- seas;
- rivers and lakes in particular.
In the total volume, they occupy over 70% of the entire planet, and the other 30% - only land, which is inhabited by mankind.
At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the fact that over 40% is the area that is included in the composition of the largest and most developed countries of the world. As of 2019, there are about 10 of them.
Descending list of states (table)
As noted above, there are a huge number of states on the planet, differing in area and population.
They are conventionally subdivided:
- the largest;
- and the smallest.
To eliminate the likelihood of various misunderstandings, we will consider each category separately.
The biggest
In 2019, the top 10 largest countries in the world include such states as:
| Country name | Occupied area of the territory | Population | Distinctive features |
| Russia | About 17,120,000 sq. km | 146 million |
The country includes:
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| Canada | 9,980,000 sq. km | 36.1 million citizens |
The territory of the country is washed by:
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| Republic of China | About 9.6 million sq. km | 1.3 billion | It is rightfully considered the largest country in terms of population. In addition to a well-developed industry, the country is distinguished by a huge number of numerous attractions. |
| America | Approximately 9,500,000 sq. km | 325.1 million | America includes about 50 states and only one district - Columbia. Annually receives over 5 million tourists from all over the world |
| Brazil | About 8,500,000 sq. km | 203.3 million | The largest country in the territory Latin America... Known all over the world for its numerous festivals |
| Australia | Approximately 7,600,000 sq. km | 24.1 million citizens | Famous for the famous Sydney opera and, of course, for a considerable number of kangaroos |
| India | About 3,330,000 sq. km | 1.3 billion | Thanks to a well-developed infrastructure, the country is actively moving forward in population growth. The likelihood of overtaking even China in this matter is not excluded. |
| Argentina | About 2,740,000 sq. km | 43.8 million citizens | Includes the famous Iguazu Park, which attracts millions of tourists |
| Kazakhstan | Approximately 2,700,000 sq. km | 18.1 million citizens | Baikonur is located on the territory of Kazakhstan - the first cosmodrome in the world |
| Algeria | About 2,380,000 sq. km | 40.4 million | Largest country in Africa |
From the above, it follows that the 5 largest countries of the type are as follows:
- Russia;
- India;
- Republic of China;
- America;
- and Brazil.
Ignoring the complex political situation in the world, and constant military conflicts cannot affect the fact that countries in terms of area in the world in any way change.
This is largely due to the fact that military operations are one-off in nature and are aimed only at intimidation, but nothing more.
The smallest
Many citizens know only about the largest countries in the world, but they do not know anything about who exactly belongs to the smallest.
For this reason, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the list of the smallest Republics, starting from the continents in 2019:
| Continent name | Name of the smallest Republic | The occupied area of the territory in square kilometers |
| Asia | Maldives is officially recognized as the smallest republic | About 300 |
| Australia | Nauru is rightfully considered | According to official sources 21 |
| African continent | Seychelles are considered the smallest in Africa. | Based on the latest official data - 422 |
| Europe | The Order of Malta is officially considered the smallest Republic. | By right, the territory is considered the smallest in the entire planet. Its area is only 0.012 |
| North America | St. Kitts and Noris are considered the smallest on the continent. | Based on the latest official sources, the figures are - 261 |
| South America | V in this case it comes about Suriname | Considered potential applicants for cancellation of status smallest country all over the planet. This is largely due to the fact that the indicators are about 163,821 as of 2019. |
In addition, do not forget that on the territory of the planet there are also the smallest cities, settlements that cannot call themselves densely populated.
Moreover, on the territory of the planet there is a city in which only 1 person officially lives.
Among the smallest cities, it is customary to distinguish:
| Buford is a town with only 1 official population | It is located in Wyoming in America. Speaking about the occupied area, it is about 40 thousand square kilometers |
| The second city in terms of population is considered to be Hum | Located in Croatia. Locality It is rightfully considered a fortress, and its location is just 14 kilometers from Buzet. The official population is only 17 people |
| On the territory of the city of Rabstein, located in the Czech Republic | According to official data, only 20 people live, but this does not prevent them from feeling great and continuing to develop. |
| The fourth most populous city is Melnik, which is located on the territory of Bulgaria. | The official area is about 50 square kilometers. As of the beginning of 2019, the population is only 390 people. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the fact that the city is known for high-quality tobacco of its own production and winemaking. |
| Rounding out the five smallest settlements is the city of Kallaste, which is located in Estonia | Its officially established area is only 1.9 square kilometers. The settlement is rightfully considered amazing, because it is located on the shores of the world-famous Lake Peipsi |
Speaking about Russia, then on its territory smallest city Chekalin is rightfully considered. According to the latest official data, about 994 people live on its territory.
Video: the real size of states
At the same time, statistics show that the number of people living in Chekalin is growing. For this reason, in the future, the number may increase significantly.
The territory of our planet is divided into countries. Each state has its own history, language, traditions, territory ... The borders of the countries are clearly defined. Borders are both land and sea. There is also neutral territories... If you look into history, you can see how they were created modern countries, unions were formed, now non-existent states, cities, peoples disappeared into oblivion. There are currently 251 countries on our planet.
The territory occupied by the country is of great importance for its development, cultural features and economic opportunities. Great importance has a location, climate, the presence of natural resources, and much more, including the size of the territory occupied by one country.
As you know, most big country in the world is Russia... The territory of Russia is about 17,098,242 km2. The capital of Russia is Moscow. In second place is Canada. Canada is already much smaller in size, 9,976,139 km2. Capital of Canada: Ottawa. The third place is taken by the USA, the third place is not so far from the second. The United States covers an area of 9,826,675 km2. The capital of the USA is Washington.
| Country's place in the ranking | Country name | Capital | Continent | Area in sq. km. |
| 1 | Russia | Moscow | Europe | 17 098 242 |
| 2 | Canada | Ottawa | North America | 9 984 670 |
| 3 | USA | Washington | North America | 9 826 675 |
| 4 | China | Beijing | Asia | 9 596 961 |
| 5 | Brazil | Brazil | South America | 8 514 877 |
| 6 | Australia | Canberra | Oceania | 7 741 220 |
| 7 | India | New Delhi | Asia | 3 287 263 |
| 8 | Argentina | Buenos Aires | South America | 2 780 400 |
| 9 | Kazakhstan | Astana | Asia | 2 724 900 |
| 10 | Algeria | Algeria | Africa | 2 381 741 |
The ten largest countries in the world can be designated in several categories.
- Usually such states are called those that are located on largest territories ... With this classification, of course, the first place will be taken by the Russian Federation.
- You can also determine the most big countries the world by population... In this case, the title of the largest state will go to China, because 1.2 billion people live in this country.
- Sometimes the largest states are considered most economically the developed countries , which jointly conduct their policy - these are the so-called "G8 countries" - England, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Japan and Russia, and, of course, - the United States of America - the state with the highest economic performance in the world.
the site decided to make its own rating and determine the largest countries in terms of area. The top ten includes countries from different continents. Five countries are located on the American continent, four states are in Eurasia, and one is in Africa. The most common language of communication in some of these states is English. It is used in the United States, Canada, Australia, and India. Russian is used in our country and Kazakhstan.
1st place. Russian Federation, area - 17,126,122 km²
In terms of territory, our country loses only to the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans... The area of Russia, including Crimea, is 17,126,122 km². Thus, Russia occupies about 11.41% of the entire land area of the earth, and about 12.5% of the planet's land inhabited by people.
2nd place. Canada, area - 9 984 670 km²
Canada is next. This country is located on about 40% of the entire continent. North America and occupies 9 984 670 km². 9 093 507 km² - land area, which is 6.1% of the land area of the entire planet. In other words, Canada less Russia almost 1.7 times. By the way, it is on the territory of this country that the most north point in a world where people still live, this is the Alert station of the Canadian Armed Forces, which is located just 834 km from the North Pole.
3rd place. China, area - 9 596 960 km²
China is located on an area of 9 596 960 km², of which 9 326 410 km² is land (6.26% of the entire land area of the Earth). Chinese People's republic- it is also the largest country in the world in terms of population. In 2009, it was officially home to about 1 billion 339 million people. Sometimes the United States of America is called the third largest country in the world.
4th place. United States of America, area - 9,518,900 km²
V Russian sources It is customary to put the United States in fourth place in the list of the largest countries and consider its area equal to 9,518,900 km². However, there are materials on English language(for example, CIA The World Factbook), in which the area of America is considered to be approximately equal to 9 826 630 km², where 9 161 923 km² - land area (6.15% of the planet's land), which puts it in third place in terms of territory. In addition, America is the third most populous country in the world.
5th place. Brazil, area - 8,511,965 km²
It is the most populated and largest state on the South American continent, occupying almost half of its area. Brazil is located on 8 511 965 km², 8 456 510 territory - land, which is equal to 5.67% of the entire land area of the planet. Brazil is also one of the most populous countries in the world, with approximately 198.7 million inhabitants in 2009.
6th place. Australia, area - 7,686,850 km²
The sixth place in our ranking is occupied by Australia, the only country in the world that occupies an entire continent. Australia is located on 7,686,850 km², of which 7,617,930 km² is land, which is about 5.1% of the entire land area of the planet.
7th place. India, area - 3 287 590 km²
India is in seventh place in the ranking of the largest countries, occupying an area of 3,287,590 km², including 2,973,190 km² of land. In other words, its share is 2% of the entire land area of the Earth. In addition, India is the second most populous country after China, with a population of 1,166.1 million.
8th place. Argentina, area - 2 776 890 km²
After Brazil, Argentina has the second largest territory and population on the South American mainland. Its area is 2 776 890 km², 2 736 690 km² of land falls on land, which is 1.8% of the entire land surface of the planet. The population of the Argentine state in 2009 was equal to 40.9 million people.
9th place. Kazakhstan, area - 2 717 300 km²
Kazakhstan occupies 2,717,300 km², of which 2,669,800 km² is land, which corresponds to 1.8% of the land areas of the planet. A huge part of the territory of Kazakhstan - 58% - is deserts and semi-deserts.
10th place. Algeria, area - 2,381,740 km²
Algeria with 2,381,740 km² is the largest country in North Africa... Most of the country's territory lies in the Sahara Desert (80% of the total area).
P.S. 15th place. Sudan, area - 1,886,068 km²
In the north-east African continent another large state of this continent is located - Sudan. It covers an area of 1,886,068 km². In addition, this state is the fifth largest in Africa in terms of population.
You may ask, why should you indicate 15th place in the TOP-10? The fact is that not so long ago it was Sudan that occupied the tenth line in the ranking of the largest countries in the world in terms of area, and now only 15th. 
Ten largest countries
10th place: Algeria - a state in North Africa with an area of 2,381,740 km. Algeria is the largest country in Africa by area. 
9th place: Kazakhstan is a state with an area of 2,724,902 km, located in the center of Eurasia, most of which belongs to Asia, and a smaller part to Europe. Kazakhstan is the fourth largest country in Asia. 
8th place: Argentina - a state in South America with an area of 2 766 890 km. Argentina is the second largest country in South America. 
7th place: India - a state in South Asia with an area of 3,287,263 km. India is the third largest country in Asia. 
6th place: Australia - a state in the Southern Hemisphere, occupying the mainland Australia, the island of Tasmania and several other islands of the Indian and Pacific oceans... Australia's area is 7 692 024 km2. 
5th place: Brazil - a state in South America with an area of 8,514,877 km. Brazil is the largest country by area South America
4th place: United States of America - the second largest country in North America 
You can find different data on the area of the United States. The CIA's World Fact Book names the figure 9,826,675 km, which puts the United States in third place in terms of territory among the countries of the world, but the CIA data takes into account the area of territorial waters (5.6 km from the coast). Encyclopedia Britannica indicates the area of the United States excluding territorial and coastal waters - 9 526 468 km2. Thus, the United States still less China by area.
3rd place: China - a state in East Asia an area of 9 598 077 km (including Hong Kong and Macau). China is the second largest country in Asia. 
2nd place: Canada is the largest state in North America with an area of 9 984 670 km2. 
The largest country in the world in terms of territory is Russia, its area in 2014 (after the annexation of Crimea) is 17,124,442 km. 
Russia is located simultaneously in Europe and Asia. The area of the European part of Russia is about 3.986 million km2, which is much larger than the area of any European country. European part Russia makes up about 40% of the territory of all of Europe. Asia contains 77% of the territory of Russia, the Asian part of Russia has an area of 13.1 million km, which is also larger than the area of any Asian country... Thus, Russia is the largest country in terms of area in both Europe and Asia.
The largest states in terms of area by continent and part of the world
The largest country in Asia is Russia (the area of the European part of Russia is 3.986 million km)
The largest country in Europe is Russia (the area of the Asian part of Russia is 13.1 million km)
The largest country in Africa - Algeria (area 2.38 million km)
The largest country in South America - Brazil (area 8.51 million km)
The largest country in North America - Canada (area 9.98 million km)
The largest country in Oceania - Australia (area 7.69 million km)
The largest countries in the world by population
10th place: Japan - Island state in East Asia with a population of 126.3 million.
9th place: Russia - population 146.3 million.
8th place: Bangladesh - a state in South Asia with a population of 163.1 million people.
7th place: Nigeria is 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.
5th place: Brazil - population 206.5 million.
4th place: Indonesia - a country in South-East Asia with a population of 256.2 million.
3rd place: USA - population 324.7 million.
2nd place: India - population 1.294 billion people.
The largest country in the world by population is China. Population - 1.373 billion people.
9th place: - a state with an area of 2 724 902 km², located in the center of Eurasia, most of which belongs to Asia, and a smaller part to Europe. Kazakhstan is the fourth largest country in Asia.
8th place: - a state in South America with an area of 2,766,890 km². Argentina is the second largest country in South America. Argentina claims part of the territory of Antarctica, but it is not included in the total territory of the country, since according to international standards, Antarctica is a neutral territory.
7th place: - a state in South Asia with an area of 3,287,263 km². India is the third largest country in Asia.
6th place: - a state in the Southern Hemisphere, occupying the mainland Australia, the island of Tasmania and several other islands of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The area of Australia is 7 692 024 km².
5th place: - a state in South America with an area of 8,514,877 km². Brazil - the largest country in South America by area.
4th place: USA- the second largest country in North America. You can find different data on the area of the United States. The CIA's World Fact Book calls the figure 9,826,675 km², which puts the United States in third place in terms of territory among countries in the world, but the CIA data takes into account the area of territorial waters (5.6 km from the coast). Encyclopedia Britannica indicates the area of the United States excluding territorial and coastal waters - 9 526 468 km². Thus, the US is still smaller than China in area.
3rd place: - a state in East Asia with an area of 9 598 077 km² (including Hong Kong and Macau). China is the second largest country in Asia.
2nd place: Canada is the largest country by territory in North America with an area of 9 984 670 km².
The largest country in the world in terms of territory is Russia, its area for 2019 is 17,124,442 km² (with Crimea) ... Russia is located simultaneously in Europe and Asia. The area of the European part of Russia is about 3.986 million km², which is 7 times more than the area of the second European country in terms of this indicator - Ukraine. The European part of Russia makes up about 40% of the entire territory of Europe. Asia contains 77% of the territory of Russia, the Asian part of Russia has an area of 13.1 million km², which is also noticeably larger than the area of any Asian country. Thus,Russia is the largest country in terms of area in both Europe and Asia.
Map of Russia in 2019 (with Crimea):
Russia (with Crimea) on the globe:
The largest states in terms of area by continent and part of the world
The largest country in Asia - Russia (the area of the Asian part of Russia is 13.1 million km²)
The largest country in Europe - Russia (the area of the European part of Russia is 3.986 million km²)
The largest country in Africa - Algeria (area 2.38 million km²)
The largest country in South America - Brazil (area 8.51 million km²)
The largest country in North America - Canada (area 9.98 million km²)
The largest country in Oceania - Australia (area 7.69 million km²)
The largest countries in the world by population
10th place: Japan is an island state in East Asia with a population of 126.4 million.
8th place: Bangladesh - a state in South Asia with a population of 169.5 million people.
7th place: Nigeria is a state in West Africa with a population of 198.6 million people.
6th place: Brazil - population 209.5 million.
5th place: Pakistan is a state in South Asia with a population of 212.7 million.
4th place: Indonesia is a state in Southeast Asia with a population of 266.3 million people.
3rd place: USA - population 327.2 million.
2nd place: India - population 1.357 billion people.
The largest country in the world by population is China. Population - 1.394 billion people. But, according to the forecasts of scientists, China will lose its leadership in this indicator in 2022, because it will be bypassed by India, which has higher population growth rates. At the beginning of 2019, the population of India is 97% of the population of China.
The largest states in terms of population by continent and part of the world
The largest country in Asia in terms of population is China (1.394 billion people)
The largest country in Europe in terms of population is Russia (the population of the European part of Russia is 114 million people)
The largest country in Africa in terms of population is Nigeria (198.6 million people)
The largest country in South America in terms of population is Brazil (209.5 million people)
The largest country in North America in terms of population is the United States (327.2 million people)
The largest country in Oceania in terms of population is Australia (25.2 million people)
