Which country occupies the largest area. What are the largest countries in the world in terms of area and population?

Throughout the long history of mankind, the outlines of the borders of states have changed greatly. However, in the second half of the 20th century, mankind came to those borders between countries that we see today, nevertheless, minor changes occur to this day. The top will also indicate the population and GDP (nominal, IMF list for 2015). And so in this top 10 largest countries for 2015 will be presented.

Algeria 10th place

Area 2,381,340 sq km. Population 38,087,000. Density 14.8 per sq km. GDP nominal per capita $4,345. Capital Algeria. Currency dinar. The official language is literary Arabic. Most of Algeria is occupied by the Sahara desert, the population lives in the north of the country near the coastline. The temperature in the summer in the Sahara desert can beat all anti-records. A large number of Algerians immigrate to Europe.

Kazakhstan 9th place.

Area 2,724,902 sq km. Population 17,541,000. GDP nominal per capita $11,028 Capital Astana. Currency Tenge. The population density is 6.4 people sq km. Official languages ​​Kazakh, Russian. In the land of Kazakhstan, there are almost all the elements of the periodic table of Mendeleev. Most of Kazakhstan is occupied by steppes, however, Kazakhstan has all types of landscapes - forests, lakes, mountains, deserts, canyons and river valleys. It is worth mentioning the sharply continental climate of Kazakhstan, where the temperature in summer can reach up to +46 and in winter it can drop to -58.

Argentina 8th place.

Area 2,780,000 sq km. Population 42,610,000. Currency Peso. Capital of Buenos Aires. GDP nominal per capita 13,428. The official language is Spanish. The population density is 15 people sq km. The territory of Argentina is occupied by the Andes Mountains as well as the eastern plains where most of the population lives. The climate is rather mild and favors pastoral cattle breeding. However, in the south of the country, the temperature can soak up to minus levels. What sets Argentina apart from other countries in Latin America is its homogeneity in terms of population, where most of the people are of Spanish and Italian descent. Argentina has disputed territories with Great Britain. Argentina also secures the right to part of Antarctica.

India 7th place.

Area 3,287,263 sq km. Population 1 281 941 000. Population density 364 people sq km. Rupee currency. The official language is Hindi, English and 21 other languages. Capital New Delhi. GDP nominal per capita is 1688 dollars. In ancient times, India was the richest country, thanks to the climate and fertility of the land, the crop can be harvested four times a year. However, India is suffering from overpopulation. Most of the population lives near rivers, polluting them. As a result of the division of the East Indies by Britain, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Burma were formed. India is a potential superpower.

Australia 6th place.

Area 7,692,000 sq km. Population 23,130,000 people. The population density is 3.01 people. Currency Australian dollar. GDP nominal $51,642 Capital Canberra. The official language is de facto Australian English. Almost the entire population of Australia lives in the southeast of the country. Most of the country is occupied by lifeless deserts. Australia is a former British colony. The basis of the nation is made up of immigrants from Asia, Western and Southern Europe. The standard of living in Australia is one of the highest in the world.

Brazil 5th place.

The area is 8,514,877 sq km. Population 201,000,000. Population density 22 sq. km. Currency Real. Capital of Brasilia. GDP nominal per capita $8,802. The official language is Portuguese. Brazil is a federal state divided into states. The concept of Brazilians is just as conditional as Americans. The basis of the nation is people of mixed origin (mulattoes) 43%, White 48% Portuguese, Germans, Arabs, Italians, Blacks 7%, Indians about half a million, Japanese 1,500,000 million. The climate in Brazil is very humid, most of Brazil is occupied by impenetrable Amazon jungle. Brazil is the strongest country in Latin America, yet a large part of the population lives in poverty, which leads to cheap labor. Brazil is a potential superpower.

USA 4th place.

Area 9,519,431. Population 325,607,000. The density is 32 people per sq km. Capital Washington. Currency US dollar. The official language, de facto American English. GDP nominal per capita is $55,904. The East Coast of the United States is densely populated, in contrast to the middle zone of the United States, due to the presence of water resources and sea trade routes, as well as a favorable climate. Most of the US territory was bought from France, and also conquered from Mexico. Including the United States acquired Alaska from the Russian Empire. Today, America has 50 states (states), but the US territories, Puerto Rico as the 51st and Guam as the 52nd state, also want to receive state status. Nevertheless, obtaining the status of a state as a (federal state) is very long, it can drag on for decades. The basis of the American nation is made up of immigrants: whites 78% are mostly of Irish, Scottish, German, Anglo-Saxon, and Latin American origin. Blacks 13%. Asians 5%. Indians, Aleuts, Eskimos up to 2%. The US is the world's hegemon, imposing its terms on other countries, and carrying out the policy of the world's police baton. The US is currently the only superpower.

China 3rd place.

The area is 9,596,960 sq km. Population 1,368,660,000 people. The population density is 139 people per sq km. Yuan currency. The official language is Chinese. Capital Beijing. GDP nominal per capita is 8,280. Almost half of the territory of China is made up of national autonomies, there are only 5 of them. Nevertheless, the Chinese are not the majority in such remote autonomies as Tibet and the Uighur autonomy, living in eastern China in historical provinces, with a favorable climate, an abundance of rivers and land fertility. Not long ago, China became the second economy in the world, overtaking Japan. At the moment, China is one of the most important economies in the world and the fastest growing power in the world. China is the main holder of US government debt and government securities, ahead of Japan, which has moved to second place in this indicator. China is an economic superpower and a potential world superpower.

Canada 2nd place.

Area 9,984,670 sq km. Population 35,675,000 people. The density is 3.41 people per sq km. Currency Canadian dollar. Capital Ottawa. The official language is English and French. GDP nominal per capita is $43,935. Canada's economy is closely linked to the US economy for this reason, as well as climate, 80% of Canadians live no further than 160 km from the US border. Canada, along with Australia, is led by the British Queen. Canada has great natural resources. Most of Canada is covered by forests, lakes and mountains. At the moment, people from all over the world immigrate to Canada, as it is famous for being a peaceful, high-tech, and free from political and ethnic unrest country where you can raise children in a calm environment. Canada is one of the most prosperous countries on the planet.

Russia 1st place.

Area 17,125,407 sq km. Population 146,270,000 people. The density is 8.39 people per sq km. Moscow the capital. Currency ruble. Official language is Russian. GDP nominal value is $8,447. Russia is the largest state in the world, with a rich historical past, but more than 70% of Russia's territories, due to the harsh climate and remoteness, are not suitable for life, the construction of large cities and agglomerations. Most of the population of Russia lives in the western part with a temperate climate, as well as in the southern strip of Russia. Russia is the main opponent of US hegemony in world politics. In addition, Russia is an energy superpower with a large supply of minerals. Russia has a huge military and economic potential, including the availability of energy resources, in order to compete for the title of superpower.

20. Peru is a state in South America. The capital is Lima. Area - 1,285,220 km². It is the third largest country in South America.

19. Mongolia is a state in Central Asia. The capital is Ulaanbaatar. Area - 1,564,116 km².

18. Iran - a state in southwest Asia. The capital is the city of Tehran. Area - 1,648,000 km².

17. Libya - a state in North Africa on the Mediterranean coast. The capital is Tripoli. Area - 1,759,540 km².

16. Sudan is a state in East Africa. Khartoum. Area - 1,886,068 km².

15. Indonesia - a state in Southeast Asia. The capital is Jakarta. Area - 1,919,440 km².

14. Mexico - a state in North America. The capital is Mexico City. Area - 1,972,550 km².

13. Saudi Arabia is the largest state on the Arabian Peninsula. The capital is Riyadh. Area - 2,149,000 km².

12. Denmark is a state in Northern Europe, a senior member of the commonwealth of states, the Kingdom of Denmark, which also includes the Faroe Islands and Greenland. The capital is Copenhagen. Area - 2,210,579 km².

The territory of the island of Greenland is 98% of the territory of the Kingdom of Denmark

11. Democratic Republic of the Congo - a state in Central Africa. The capital is Kinshasa. Area - 2,345,410 km².

10. Algeria - a state in North Africa in the western Mediterranean basin. The capital is Algiers. Area - 2,381,740 km². Algeria is the largest country in Africa by area.

9. Kazakhstan is a state located in the center of Eurasia, most of which belongs to Asia, and a smaller part to Europe. The capital is Astana. Area - 2,724,902 km².

Kazakhstan is the largest country that does not have access to the oceans.

8. Argentina - a state located in the southeastern part of the mainland of South America, the eastern part of the island of Tierra del Fuego, the nearby islands of Estados and others. The capital is Buenos Aires. Area - 2,766,890 km².

7. India - a state in South Asia. The capital is New Delhi. Area - 3,287,263 km².

6. Australia - a state in the Southern Hemisphere, occupying mainland Australia, the island of Tasmania and several other islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The capital is Canberra. Area - 7,692,024 km².

5. Brazil - located in the eastern and central part of mainland South America. The largest state in South America by area and population. The capital is Brasilia. Area - 8,514,877 km².

The only Portuguese-speaking country in the Americas.

4. USA - a state in North America. The capital is Washington. Area - 9,519,431 km².

3. China is a state in East Asia. The capital is Beijing. Area - 9,598,077 km².

China is the world's largest country in terms of population, with over 1.35 billion people.

2. Canada is a state in North America. The capital is Ottawa. Area - 9,984,670 km².

1. Russia is a state in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. Moscow the capital. The area of ​​Russia, taking into account the two new regions of Crimea and Sevastopol, for 2014 is 17,126,122 km².

Russia is the largest state in terms of area both in Europe and Asia.

The largest states by area by continent

• Asia - Russia (the area of ​​the Asian part of Russia is 13.1 million km²)
• Europe - Russia (the area of ​​the European part of Russia is 3.986 million km²)
• Africa - Algeria (area 2.38 million km²)
• South America - Brazil (area 8.51 million km²)
• North America - Canada (area 9.98 million km²)
• Australia and Oceania - Australia (area 7.69 million km²)

Largest countries by population

1. People's Republic of China - 1,366,659,000
2. India - 1,256,585,000
3. USA - 317,321,000
4. Indonesia - 249 866 000
5. Brazil - 201 017 953
6. Pakistan - 186 977 027
7. Nigeria - 173,615,000
8. Bangladesh - 156 529 084
9. Russia - 146,048,500 (including Crimea and Sevastopol)
10. Japan - 127,100,000
11. Mexico - 119 713 203
12. Philippines - 99 798 635
13. Ethiopia - 93 877 025
14. Vietnam - 92 477 857
15. Egypt - 85,402,000
16. Germany - 80 523 746
17. Iran - 77 549 005
18. Turkey - 76 667 864
19. Thailand - 70 498 494
20. Democratic Republic of the Congo - 67,514,000

China and India (1st and 2nd places) are home to 33% of the world's population, in the following 15 countries (from 3rd to 17th places) another 33%

Largest states by population by continent

• Asia - China (1,366,659,000)
• Europe - Russia (population of the European part of Russia - 114,200,000)
• Africa - Nigeria (173,615,000)
• South America - Brazil (201 017 953)
• North America - USA (317,321,000)
• Australia and Oceania - Australia (24,104,000)

Ten states with the largest area in the world are listed. They are in different parts of the planet, and economically they are too different.

10. Sudan. With an area of ​​2,505,815 sq. km. Sudan is the tenth largest country in the world and the largest in . It is located in the northeastern part of the continent, on the shores of the Red Sea. Most of Sudan is predominantly dry and barren desert.

9. Kazakhstan. The former Soviet republic covers an area of ​​2,717,300 sq. km. in the western part of the continent. The country has access to the Caspian Sea. Most of Kazakhstan is occupied by steppes and deserts.

Despite this, there are large mineral deposits in the bowels of the earth, which turn Kazakhstan into a country with a bright future.

7. India. With an area of ​​3,287,263 sq. km. seventh largest country in the world. It completely occupies the Indian subcontinent in Asia. The country is surrounded by the waters of the warm Indian Ocean, and in the north it reaches the Himalayas.

Despite its large area, India is an overpopulated state as it is home to over 1 billion inhabitants. In what is now India, one of the richest and most exciting cultures on our planet flourished.

European Union. Despite the fact that it is not a state, it is a highly integrated community, which is united by economic and political principles. The European Union is one of the most influential organizations in the world.

If the EU were a state, it would be the 7th largest country in the world after Australia, and even economically superior to the US. The EU covers an area of ​​4,325,675 sq. km, but it continues to expand.

6. Australia. With an area of ​​7,682,300 sq. km. the sixth largest country in the world and at the same time one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world. The average population density is about 2 people per square kilometer.

The reason is that the interior of the country is extremely sparsely populated. Australia is the only country that completely occupies the territory of one continent.

5. Brazil. With an area of ​​8,574,404 sq. km. largest country in the southern hemisphere and in Latin America. It occupies the middle of South America, and on its territory there are the most abundant river in the world and the most extensive equatorial forest on the planet.

The country has a wide outlet to the Atlantic Ocean. Due to its large area and wealth of resources, Brazil is now among the fastest growing and promising economies of the 21st century.

2. Canada. With its area of ​​9,970,610 sq. km. second largest country in the world. Similar to the US, Canada also has access to three oceans. The country is the largest in the western hemisphere and is known worldwide for its beautiful scenery.

Some of the most extensive pine forests on the planet stretch here. Since Canada is a northern country with a harsh climate, most of the population lives in the southern border regions.

1. Russia. covers an area of ​​17,075,400 sq. km. It is the largest country in the world. Russia occupies vast territories in Asia, and stretches from the Baltic Sea to the Pacific Ocean.

In the north, the coast of the Arctic Ocean stretches for a thousand kilometers. On its vast territory, Russia has inexhaustible natural resources, which are the basis of the Russian economy.

Here are the most extensive coniferous forests on the planet. Huge areas of the Russian Federation are almost uninhabited due to harsh climatic conditions.

The largest countries by area

10th place: Algeria - a state in North Africa with an area of ​​​​2,381,740 km². Algeria is the largest country in Africa by area.

9th place: Kazakhstan is 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: Argentina - a state in South America with an area of ​​2,766,890 km². Argentina is the second largest country in South America.

7th place: India - a state in South Asia with an area of ​​​​3,287,263 km². India is the third largest country in Asia.

6th place: Australia - a state in the Southern Hemisphere, occupying 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: Brazil - a state in South America with an area of ​​​​8,514,877 km². Brazil is the largest country in South America by area.

4th place: United States of America - the second largest state in North America. You can find different data on the area of ​​the United States. The CIA World Book of Facts gives a figure of 9,826,675 km², which puts the United States in third place in terms of territory among the countries of the world, but the CIA data take into account the area of ​​​​territorial waters (5.6 km from the coasts). The Encyclopedia Britannica indicates the area of ​​the United States, excluding territorial and coastal waters, as 9,526,468 km². Thus, the US is still smaller than China in area.

3rd place: China - 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 state in North America by territory with an area of ​​9,984,670 km².

1st place: the largest country in the world by territory - Russia, its area in 2014 (after the annexation of Crimea) is 17,124,442 km². Russia is both in Europe and in 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. The European part of Russia makes up about 40% of the territory of the whole of Europe. 77% of the territory of Russia is located in Asia, the Asian part of Russia has an area of ​​13.1 million km², 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 by area by continents and parts of the world

The largest country in Asia - Russia(the area of ​​the European part of Russia is 3.986 million km²).

The largest country in Europe - Russia(the area of ​​the Asian part of Russia is 13.1 million km²).

The largest country in Africa is Algeria (area 2.38 million km²).

The largest country in South America is Brazil (area 8.51 million km²).

The largest country in North America is Canada (area 9.98 million km²).

The largest country in Oceania is Australia (area 7.69 million km²).

The largest countries in the world by population

10th place: Japan - an island state in East Asia with a population of 127.2 million people.

9th place: Russia- population 146 million people

8th place: Bangladesh - a state in South Asia with a population of 163.6 million people.

7th place: Nigeria - a state in West Africa with a population of 174.5 million people.

Earth is the third planet from the Sun, representing the shape of a geoid with a volume of 10.8321x10 11 km 3. In total, there are 251 states on the planet, 193 of which are members of the United Nations.

Russia

The Russian Federation holds absolute superiority in terms of area among the countries of the world, which is 17125 thousand km 2, almost twice the territory of the next state in this list. Russia occupies one sixth of the land, stretching across the Eurasian continent, belonging to both Eastern Europe and Northern Asia.

The state includes 85 subjects, 65 percent of which are located in the permafrost zone. 40 percent of the area of ​​Europe is Russian territory.

Canada

The second largest country in the world is Canada, its area is 9984 thousand km2. The state is located in North America and has 10 provinces and 3 administrative territories. Canada's border with the United States is the world's longest common border strip. 75 percent of the state is occupied by the north zone, which determines the climatic conditions in the country.

With such a large territorial area, Canada is an extremely sparsely populated state with a population density of 3.5 people per 1 km 2.

China

China, or the People's Republic of China, ranks third in terms of area, which is 9596 thousand km 2. Located in East Asia, the state is the most populated in the world, its population density is 139.6 people per km 2. China consists of 22 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, 4 municipalities, 2 special administrative regions and 1 disputed territory.

USA

The United States of America is the fourth largest in the world, spreading over more than 9500 thousand km2. The state includes 50 states and 5 unincorporated territories, the United States is located on the North American continent.

The total area of ​​the country's territory is a controversial issue, since the CIA takes into account territorial waters, which increases the length of the United States to 5826 thousand km 2, thereby overtaking China.

Brazil

The largest state in South America is Brazil, it covers an area of ​​8514 thousand km 2, located in the eastern and central parts of the continent.

The state is divided into 26 states and 1 federal district, united into five regions.

Brazil is not only the fifth largest country in the world, but also the fifth most populous.

Australia

The state of Australia, located on the mainland of the same name, and completely occupying it territorially, has an area of ​​​​7692 thousand km 2. The administrative division of the country includes six main states and two mainland territories.

India

The South Asian state of India covers an area of ​​3287 thousand km 2, divided into 29 states and 7 union territories. Despite numerous colonial wars and internal conflicts, India has preserved the legacy of the ancient Indus civilization.

The state is the second in terms of population, the density of which is 364 people per km 2.

Argentina

Argentina, located in South America, is the second largest state on the continent, occupying more than 2780 thousand km 2. The country is divided into 23 provinces and one autonomous metropolitan area. The Falkland Islands are a disputed territory between Argentina and the UK and do not count towards the state's total area.

Kazakhstan

The “Country of the Great Steppe” Kazakhstan, a state located in the central part of Eurasia, is more Asia, less Europe. The area of ​​the country is 2724 thousand km2.

The state has an administrative division, which includes 14 regions and 168 districts.