The area of ​​our planet is about 510.073 million km². An area of ​​361.132 million km² is occupied by water, that is, 71.8% of the total area of ​​the planet. Land occupies 148.94 million km², that is, 29.2% of the planet's area. Almost half of the total landmass is occupied by the 12 largest countries in the world. In our rating, we will briefly talk about these countries, what area they occupy, and what role they play in the world. geographical map peace.

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Twelfth place in the list of the largest countries in the world is occupied by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - the largest state on the Arabian Peninsula. This country covers an area of ​​2.218 million km², which is approximately 1.4% of all land on the planet. Administratively, it is divided into 13 provinces (103 districts). Saudi Arabia borders many countries: Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, United United Arab Emirates, Oman and Yemen. Washed Persian Gulf in the northeast and the Red Sea in the west. The basis of the economy Saudi Arabia accounts for oil exports, since it has 25% of world reserves.

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Democratic Republic Congo is the second most big country African continent with a territory equal to approximately 2.345 million kilometers km², which is approximately 1.57% of all land on earth. In the southwest it is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and borders Angola, Congo, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania and Zambia. The country is divided into 26 provinces. The country has the world's largest reserves of cobalt, germanium, tantalum, diamonds, Africa's largest reserves of uranium, tungsten, copper, zinc, tin, significant deposits of oil, coal, ores, iron, manganese, gold and silver. Large hydropower and forest resources.

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The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria is the largest state on the African continent, with an area of ​​approximately 2.381 million km², which is approximately 1.59% of the total land area. Algeria borders Morocco, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Libya and Tunisia. About 80% of the country's territory is occupied by the Sahara Desert, which consists of separate sandy and rocky deserts. Algeria has such natural resources as ores of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, manganese and phosphorite. The basis of Algeria's economy is gas and oil. They provide 30% of GDP, 60% of state budget revenues and 95% of export earnings. Algeria ranks 8th in the world in gas reserves and 4th in the world in gas exports. Algeria ranks 15th in the world in oil reserves and 11th in its exports.

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On the ninth line of the list of the largest countries is the Republic of Kazakhstan, a state located in Central Asia and in Eastern Europe. The country's territory covers an area of ​​about 2.725 million km², which is approximately 1.82% of the total land area on the planet. Kazakhstan is the largest country in the world without access to the World Ocean. It borders with the Russian Federation, China, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. It is washed by the waters of the Caspian and Aral seas. Administratively, it is divided into 14 regions. Kazakhstan ranks first in the world in proven reserves of zinc, tungsten and barite, second in silver, lead and chromite, third in copper and fluorite, fourth in molybdenum, sixth in gold.

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The Argentine Republic is the second largest country in South America with an area of ​​about 2.767 million km², which is approximately 1.85% of the total land area of ​​our planet. It borders Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil and Uruguay. In the east it is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Argentina is a federal republic divided into 23 provinces and 1 federal capital district. The country stands out for its reserves of uranium, manganese, copper ores, beryllium; there are lead-zinc, tungsten and iron ores. Argentina is one of the top ten countries in the world in terms of uranium ore reserves.

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The Republic of India is a state in South Asia with a territory of about 3.287 million km², which is approximately 2.2% of the total land area. India shares borders with Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. The country consists of 25 states and 7 union territories. The Indian subcontinent is home to many ancient civilizations and religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism. India's major natural resources are arable land, bauxite, coal, diamonds, iron ore, limestone, manganese, gas, petroleum and titanium ores. The main export is textiles, jewelry, engineering products and software. The main imports are oil, machinery, fertilizers and chemicals.

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Australia is a country in Southern Hemisphere, covering the mainland of Australia, the island of Tasmania and several other islands of the Indian and Pacific oceans, for a total of about 7.692 million km² or 5.16% of the total land area. The country borders East Timor, Indonesia, Guinea, Vanuatu, Caledonia, Solomon Islands and Zealand. Australia consists of six states, three mainland territories and other smaller territories. Australia's natural resource potential is 20 times higher than the world average. The country ranks 1st in the world in reserves of bauxite, zirconium and uranium, 6th in coal reserves. It has significant reserves of manganese, gold, diamonds and minor deposits of oil and natural gas.

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The Federative Republic of Brazil is the largest state in terms of area South America and occupies approximately 8.514 million km², which is about 5.71% of the total land area. It borders with all the countries of South America, except Chile and Ecuador: French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay. From the east the coast is washed by the Atlantic Ocean. Brazil also includes several archipelagos. Brazil is divided into 26 states and 1 federal district. More than 40 types of minerals are mined in Brazil. The most significant are iron and manganese ores. Brazil is a supplier of strategic raw materials: tungsten, niobium, zirconium, etc. The Amazon has significant reserves of gold.

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The United States of America is the fourth largest country in the world with approximately 9.519 million km² of land area, which is about 6.39% of the total land area on earth. The United States borders Canada and Mexico and also has sea ​​border with Russia. They are washed by the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Administratively, the country is divided into 50 states and the District of Columbia; a number of island territories are also subordinate to the United States. The US Constitution is in force on the uninhabited Palmyra Atoll. The remaining territories have their own basic legislation. The largest of these territories is Puerto Rico. The United States is the world's largest economy and has many natural resources, including energy and raw materials.

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Three largest countries the world is closed by Chinese People's Republic with approximately 9.597 million km² or 6.44% of the total land area on the planet. China is the largest country by population (1.3 billion), and Chinese civilization is one of the oldest in the world. The country borders the DPRK, Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. It is washed by the waters of the western seas of the Pacific Ocean. The People's Republic of China is divided into 22 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, 4 municipalities and 2 special administrative regions. China is rich in fuel and raw materials. Great importance have reserves of oil, coal, metal ores and precious metals.

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The second place is occupied by the Northern neighbor of the United States, Canada, with an area of ​​9.985 million km² or 6.7% of the total land area. The country has borders with the USA, Denmark (Greenland) and France (Saint Pierre and Miquelon). Canada's border with the United States is the longest shared border in the world. It is washed by the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic oceans. Canada is divided into 10 provinces and 3 territories. Canada is one of the richest and one of the ten most trading countries in the world. The country is a net energy exporter, with vast natural gas and oil deposits in Alberta and the Athabasca region, making Canada the world's second largest country in terms of oil reserves after Saudi Arabia.

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The Russian Federation is the largest country in the world and, with its 17.152 million km² or about 11.5% of the planet's total land area, it is almost twice the size of Canada. It is divided into 87 administrative-territorial units, 46 of which are regions, 23 - republics, 9 - territories, 4 - federal cities, 4 - autonomous okrugs and 1 - autonomous region. Russia borders on 18 countries: Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Abkhazia, Georgia, South Ossetia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, North Korea. Russia has the world's largest proven natural gas reserves and is also its largest producer. The country is in the top three in terms of the volume of oil produced, and in terms of the volume of its exports it ranks second. There are large coal deposits, iron ore, nickel, tin, gold, diamonds, platinum, lead and zinc.

Which countries are the largest in the world? In total, there are over two hundred countries on Earth, based on which we have selected the 10 largest by area.

Interesting fact: If Antarctica were a state, it would rank second in the world after Russia, with an area of ​​14,400,000 km 2.

• Location: Africa
• Area: 2,381,741 km2
• Population: 34,080,030 people

Algeria is the largest African country and also the largest in Arab world. It is located in northern Africa and has access to the Mediterranean basin. The official language is Arabic, and Berber and French are also common. Algeria gained independence from France in 1962. As is customary in Arab states, the state religion is Islam.

• Location: Asia
• Area: 2,724,900 km2
• Population: 17,308,673 people

Kazakhstan is a state that was once part of Soviet Union, and since 1991 it has been independent. The Republic of Kazakhstan is located in Central Asia and has access to the Caspian Sea. 36% of the territory is desert, 35% is steppe, and another 18% is semi-desert.

• Location: South America
• Area: 2,780,400 km2
• Population: 42,610,981 people

Argentina has the second largest territory in South America, and ranks third in population, after Brazil and Colombia. The official language is Spanish. In 2016, Argentina will celebrate the bicentenary of its independence from Spain. The population is overwhelmingly of Spanish origin, about a third are Italian. The predominant religion is Christianity - 92%.

• Location: Asia
• Area: 3,287,263 km2
• Population: 1,220,800,359 people

• Location: Australia
• Area: 7,741,220 km2
• Population: 23,130,931 people

The only country in the world that occupies an entire continent. Australia is always at the forefront in various ratings, for example, in terms of GDP per capita and quality of life it ranks 6th, according to the human development index 2nd, and naturally is in

• Location: South America
• Area: 8,514,877 km2
• Population: 201,009,622 people

Brazil, which was a colony of Portugal about two hundred years ago, is now 92 times larger than the metropolis in area and approximately 20 times larger in population. The first things that come to mind when thinking about Brazil are football, carnival and the Amazon. Almost all of South America speaks Spanish, but Brazil speaks Portuguese.

• Area: 9,519,431 km2
• Population: 320,194,478 people

USA is one of three countries North America. The states are in fourth place by area, third by population, and first by military and economic power. Interestingly, in the USA there is no official language, but the majority of citizens use English; Spanish is popular in the southern states - about 12% use it in everyday life.

• Location: Asia
• Area: 9,598,962 km2
• Population: 1,366,499,000 people

If this ranking were based on population, the People's Republic of China would undoubtedly be in first place. In general, overpopulation in China is one of the main problems of the state. China is located in eastern Asia and has borders with fourteen countries. It ranks second among countries in terms of overall GDP, and third in terms of military power.

2. Canada

• Location: North America
• Area: 9,984,670 km2
• Population: 34,568,211

The countries of the world vary greatly in area. Their sizes vary widely: from 44 hectares to 17 million square kilometers. Which countries are the largest in the world by area? Find the answer to this question in our publication!

Countries by area: classification

On the modern political map of the planet you can see at least two hundred states. The countries of the world are very different from each other in area: some of them are huge, with a territory of several million square kilometers. And there are also very tiny ones, occupying an area of ​​several tens of hectares!

There is a classification of world states based on the size of their territory. So, countries by area are:

• gigantic (more than 3 million km 2);
• large (1-3 million km 2);
• significant (0.5-1 million km 2);
• medium (0.1-0.5 million km 2);
• small (10-100 thousand km 2);
• small (1-10 thousand km 2);
• dwarf countries (less than 1000 km 2).

Only seven states on the planet are classified as giant, 21 as large and significant, 56 as medium and small, and small as 8. Dwarf powers include 24 states, most of which are located in the region called Oceania.

Countries of the world by area: top ten

The largest states on the planet are located on different continents of the Earth. Which country is larger in area than all the others? Which one is the smallest?

The largest country in the world is Russia. It occupies almost 12% of the planetary land mass. But the smallest state in the world - the Vatican - could easily be located within a few blocks of the Russian capital. Its area is only 44 hectares.

Below are the largest countries by area in the world (list):

1. Russian Federation (17.12 million km 2).
2. Canada (9.98 million km 2).
3. China (9.60 million km 2).
4. USA (9.52 million km 2).
5. Brazil (8.51 million km2).
6. Australia (7.69 million km 2).
7. India (3.29 million km 2).
8. Argentina (2.78 million km2).
9. Kazakhstan (2.72 million km 2).
10. Algeria (2.38 million km 2).

Russia is a country of a thousand records

Russia is sometimes quite justifiably called the land of a thousand records. And one of them is the size of the territory. The Russian Federation is the largest in the world. Its area is approximately equal to the surface area of ​​Pluto, one of the planets in the solar system.

On the territory of this state there is the deepest lake on the planet (Baikal), the largest medieval fortress (Moscow Kremlin), and the world’s northernmost million-plus city (St. Petersburg).

The territory of the country from west to east is crossed by the longest railway on the planet - the Trans-Siberian. It is also often referred to as the Great Siberian Route. The total length of the highway connecting Moscow with Vladivostok is 9,300 kilometers. An amazing train runs along this railway line. His number: No. 100E (Moscow-Yaroslavskaya - Vladivostok). He travels for 7 days and almost 3 hours! Moreover, this train crosses the beds of 16 rivers and connects 87 Russian cities.

It is curious that Russia is separated from the other major state on the planet and its eternal ideological opponent, the United States, by only four kilometers. This is exactly the distance recorded between the Russian Rotmanov Island and the American Krusenstern Island in

Conclusion

Amazing and amazingly varied political map planets! It is home to tiny dwarf countries and huge states, thousands of times larger than them in area. This article introduced you to the top ten largest countries in the world, and also told you a little about the records of Russia, the leader in this ranking.

There are about 250 countries and territories around the world. Some of them occupy a very small area, while others are spread over several million kilometers. What are the most big countries by territory? Where are they located, and how many people inhabit them? About all this and we'll talk a little lower.

It is no secret that most of the planet's territory is covered by oceans, seas, rivers and lakes. In total, they occupy about 71% of the Earth, with the remaining 29% being land inhabited by humans. Moreover, more than 40% of the land is the area occupied by large countries of the world. There are 10 of them on the planet.

List of large countries

1. So, Russia is at the head of the largest countries. Its territory is several times larger than the territory of many other countries and amounts to 17,075,400 km2. At the same time, there are very few bodies of water in the country and 16,995,800 km2 is land. Consequently, 12.5% ​​of the Earth's landmass is in Russia alone;
2. Canada is in second place on this list. Its area is almost 2 times less than Russia– 9,984,670 km2. Of these, about 9 million square kilometers are land. Therefore, it occupies 6.1% of the earth's land mass;
3. The third place of honor belongs to China. This amazing country belongs to 9,596,960 km2, of which only 200 thousand are water sources, and the rest is land. Therefore, China makes up 6.26% of the Earth's land area. But at the same time, almost 1.5 billion people live in this territory;
4. Large countries by area include the United States of America. They occupy the fourth stage and have an area of ​​9,518,900 km2. Of this, land accounts for approximately 9,162,000 km2, which means that America occupies 6.15% of the Earth's territory. But if we talk about the size of the American population, then the United States is in 3rd place;
5. Next comes Brazil. Its area is slightly more than 8 million square kilometers, or more precisely – 8,511,965 km2 on which almost 200 people live. million people. The country of carnivals occupies 5.67% of the earth's land area;
6. The next country is Australia. Its uniqueness is that it is a separate continent and completely constitutes its territory, which extends over 7,686,850 km2. Of these, only about 67 thousand km2 fall on water sources. Therefore, Australia occupies 5.1% of the entire planet's landmass;
7. India rightfully took seventh position. Its area is 3,287,590 km2, of which 2,973,190 km2 is land. Consequently, 2% of the earth's land falls on this eastern country;
8. Next comes Argentina. It accounts for 1.8% of the Earth's territory because the countries have an area of ​​2,776,890 km2;
9. In penultimate place is Kazakhstan. Just like the previous country, it occupies 1.8% of the earth's land and has an area of ​​2,717,300 km2;
10. And finally, Sudan closes this list. Its area is 2,505,810 km2, which corresponds to 1.6% of the planet's land mass.

The Russian Federation is located on the Eurasian continent and occupies a significant part of it - almost a third of the continent. The country ranks first in terms of territory, but in terms of population density it ranks only 9th. The most populous city in Russia is its capital, Moscow. The country is divided into territories and regions, as well as republics and autonomous okrugs. There are 46 regions in Russia, 22 republics, 17 autonomous subjects and districts. Russia has beautiful nature, many rivers and lakes. Some rivers are famous all over the world, such as the Amur, Don or Volga. The length of each of them is at least 10 km. On the territory of the Russian Federation there is also the deepest Lake Baikal, filled with pure water and attracting tourists from all over the world. The nature of Russia is diverse. Here you can soak up the sunny beach, plunge into the warm southern sea or see never-melting glaciers, feel the frost in summer time year and watch the northern lights.

Russia is neighboring country for 19 states, the border between them runs both by land and sea

China's population density is the highest, and the country is not only among the top three as the largest by area, but it is also one of the most densely populated.

China is located on the Eurasian continent, where its border touches the borders of 14 countries, and on the other side it is washed by the waters of the Pacific Ocean. China is divided into 31 territorial entities. Of these, 22 provinces, 5 autonomous okrugs and 4 cities of central subordination. The capital of China is Beijing.

The country is the largest on the continent of South America and shares common borders with all countries located on it. On the eastern side of Brazil is Atlantic Ocean. The name of the country's capital is very easy to remember, since it bears the name of its state - Brazil.
Brazil is the world's largest supplier of sugar, oranges, wheat and soybeans. The state cooperates and exports agricultural products to countries such as Russia, the USA, China, Indonesia and others.

The main attraction of Brazil is, of course, its colorful carnivals. To watch this celebration, many people come from far corners of the planet. The scope of the festival is amazing: a riot of colors, feathers, sparkles - all this remains in the memory forever.

The symbol of Brazil is the statue of Christ the Savior, it is located in the city of Rio De Janeiro on the top of Mount Corcovado

It ranks second in area in South America. The country's layout is oblong and runs from north to south. Argentina is diverse in its climatic conditions, and this is not surprising! The large area contains various natural areas. The south of Argentina is cold and has deserts with harsh weather conditions, the north of the country has a subtropical climate. In the west along the border - mountain system The Andes, and on the eastern side Argentina is washed by the Atlantic Ocean.

The largest city in Argentina is Buenos Aires, which is also the capital of the state

Sudan

The main part of the country's territory is the Darfur and Kordofan plateaus, surrounded by the Central African Highlands to the south and the Ethiopian Highlands to the east. Home water artery Sudan is famous for the Nile River.

The capital of Sudan occupies approximately 120 km² and, in fact, consists of three cities - Khartoum, North Khartoum and Omdurman, united into one Big city, the settlement took a common name - Khartoum.

Now the question of which is the largest country in the world should not arise. This list represents the ten largest countries by territory. If we were talking about population, it would be completely different. After all, for example, in China, more than a hundred people live on one square kilometer, while in Russia there are only about a dozen.

If we talk about which is the largest country in Europe, then of the above countries, a significant part of Europe is occupied, of course, by Russia, but since it is located only partially on its territory, the first place rightfully belongs to Ukraine.

We present to you the TOP 10 countries on the planet, the area of ​​which is so vast that if you add up all the largest countries by area together, they will occupy 50% of the land surface of the globe.

The largest countries by area.

10th place. Algeria

Algeria (ADR) occupies a very large area — 2,381,740 sq. km, the state is located in North Africa. It is the largest on the mainland. The republic's neighbors are Morocco, Libya, Mauritania, Tunisia, Mali and Niger. In the northern part the territory is washed by waters Mediterranean Sea, and the main river, Chelif, flows inside the country. Algeria is inhabited primarily by Berber Arabs. Number about 40.5 million.

The territory of Algeria existed a long time ago, when it was under the rule of the Roman Empire. Much water has passed under the bridge since that period, the country survived the conquests of the French and Turks and eventually gained independence. In 1956, and after many wars and uprisings, Algeria finally began to live peacefully. Its capital is the city of Algiers, with current president, the parliament is located in the city of Oran. Algeria has the most numerous and modern army in Africa, Russia supplies Algeria with weapons, and the Algerian government allocates large funds from the budget to develop defense capabilities.

Since the country has a predominantly dry desert climate, hot and arid, resource extraction is limited to a minimum. True, in the coastal zone the weather is more pleasant and humid. Residents are able to harvest cotton, vegetables, sorghum, and wheat planted on irrigated lands. In summer there is no escape from strong wind, which is called "sirocco", and people suffer from sandstorms.

The use of land resources is limited to 3%, the rest of the territory is occupied by industrial enterprises. The country has a well-developed oil and gas industry. It is true that there is a problem with the purification of wastewater and air from industrial waste.

Algeria attracts tourists with new five-star hotels, oases in the desert, ancient stone cities, huge national parks and delicious oriental cuisine.

9th place. Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan, a participant in the rating, continues to rank among the 10 largest countries in the world by area and occupies another large territory —2,724,902 sq.km. Astana is the capital of the country. The population of Kazakhstan is about 17 million people and the territory is divided into 14 regions. Neighbors: Russia, China, Central Asian republics. In the western part of the country there is the Caspian Sea-lake.

The history of the state begins in prehistoric times and ends with our time. Having survived the invasions of the Siberian Khanate and the Nogai horde, having been part of Russia and then the USSR, Kazakhstan finally gained its independence (1991), and is developing as a democratic and legal system. The country has rich reserves of natural resources, including metals, coal, minerals, and gold. There are also gas and oil fields.

8th place. Argentina

Argentina is deservedly included in the top of the largest countries in the world in terms of area, its size is - 2,780,400 sq. km. The territory of the state stretches from north to south, to western border There are mountains - the Andes, and on the east coast - the Atlantic Ocean.

Argentina. Lake Patagonia.

The climate of this country is quite ambiguous - in the north it is hot and tropical, and in the south it is rather cool and deserted. The largest city is Buenos Aires, which is also the capital of the South American republic.

The country's population is only about 42 million people. Why so few? This is because mountain ranges are not very conducive to normal life and the development of enterprises. Settlement was also not facilitated by frequent conflict situations created by the colonialists. Initially, the Indians ruled there, then the Spaniards conquered the land. Who, in turn, called the country silver, because they naively believed that silver deposits would be found here. This happened in the 16th century, after which the situation stabilized.

Argentina. Buenos Aires.

The population is located mainly in major cities, much further from the west and mountainous areas. Most made up of Italians, Spaniards and visiting Europeans. The country has an excellent springboard for the development of agriculture and natural resource extraction. Argentina is one of the top five uranium mining countries. The most favorable conditions for working and living for the population are in the Buenos Aires area.

7th place. India

India. State of Kerala. Tea plantations in Munnar.

India is a place that tourists are visiting more and more often. They are interested not only in the mysticism of yoga and Ayurveda, but also in the people themselves. unique culture and ancient traditions. Many people are drawn to India to look at the wondrous corners of nature, wonderful sights, and meet the hospitable people of this country.

The outline of the borders on the map resembles a large diamond; the state extends to 3,287,590 sq. km. and is one of the 7 largest countries in the world by area. The main part of the territory is washed by the waters of the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. In the north it borders with Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, and China. The country got its name from the Indus River, on the banks of which the first settlers fortified their homes. The Ganges River is considered to be very fertile, which is why its region has the most agricultural land.

India. Mumbai.

India has a population of one billion and is one of the Natural resources India is large and forests make up 22% of the remaining space. But there are still some problems with land irrigation and felling of leva in the Himalayas. Therefore, the country's lands are not very fertile. But the country is rich in minerals - iron ore, copper, oil, bauxite, manganese, coal. There are deposits precious stones and gold.

6th place. Australia

Beaches of Australia.

Australia is a huge country - 7,686,850 sq. km. The entire territory of the continent was occupied by the Commonwealth of Australia, and it is washed by the waters of the Indian Ocean and the seas of the Pacific Ocean. This is a real paradise for tourists. Arriving here, you can admire everything at once; it is here that untouched corners of nature and many attractions created by human hands are intertwined. On the mainland you can experience unforgettable cuisine, where they will cook you crocodile the best recipe or fry ostrich meat.

The history of the origin of the continent has been known since school. In the 16th century, the territory was discovered in parts by Dutch sailors. Initially, Tasmania was part of Australia, but then with the advent of British colonialists the situation changed, at this time people experienced a gold rush, but later the reserves dried up and the country's economy suffered a decline. Then the Commonwealth of Australia appeared, this formation took place in 1901, at the same time the capital of the state was formed - Canberra, which is the largest city in the country. Most of the continent is desert, so people settle mainly on the coasts and large cities - in Melbourne, Sydney and of course in the capital.

Australia is home to mineral deposits such as iron ore, bauxite, polymetals, coal and oil. The country ranks first in the world in diamond and opal mining. The oil refining industry and jewelry production are well developed here.

5th place. Brazil

Mountain road in Brazil.

So, we have reached the 5 largest countries by area. Brazil is famous for its sights, for example, the statue of Christ the Redeemer is recognized as one of the 7 wonders of the world. The country is famous for its vast territory 8,514,877 sq. km. In addition to the famous carnivals and the best football there are vast Amazon jungles in which there are even “white spots” - hitherto unexplored places.

Here you can see beautiful waterfalls of gigantic size, sunbathe on golden sand, swim in blue sea ​​water. In Brazil you can find a wide variety of coffee, citrus, sugar cane and tobacco plantations. The fertility of the land and the warm climate contribute to a good harvest.

Brazil became a Republic in 1886, although the first constitution was adopted in 1824. Now Federal Republic divided into 26 states and the capital district. Each of them has powers at the legislative level. Brazilians speak 175 languages, but official language– Portuguese, since the country was part of Portugal.

Brazil.

The country's development has always depended on capital investments from other influential countries such as Japan, China, and the USA. Their investments help the development of industry in the country itself. The harvest from the plantations helps the population survive; tropical fruits and grains are imported to other countries. Among the minerals found in the bowels of the earth we can distinguish iron ore, manganese, gold, bauxite, oil and gas. Extraction is booming precious metals, gems, crystal, diamonds and rare red-orange topazes.

4. United States of America (USA)

In 4th place are the States, their area occupies 9,519,431 sq. km. The US neighbors are Mexico, Canada and Russia, which is located across the Bering Strait. The territory is washed by the Arctic Ocean, the Pacific and the Atlantic. The capital of the country is Washington, where the state parliament (Senate) is located. It is one of the top three in terms of population. America is also divided into 50 states and one federal district - Columbia.

United States of America (USA).

The USA attracts tourists from all over the world. This is a developed capitalist state, which in last years made a bias toward monopolization. Industrial enterprises are actively operating, foreign trade is established, scientific research is being conducted and new technologies are being developed. In addition, there is a basis for the development of agriculture - fertile lands, forests, ice-free rivers and lakes, and many minerals. The country's population is provided with such minerals - coal, ores, gas, oil, lead, salts, copper, silver, gold. In some areas, sapphires, tourmaline, rose quartz, jade, and turquoise are mined.

It is known that the United States controls the entire western hemisphere of the earth. Acts as an investor in Canada (railway industry), Mexico (oil production). Thanks to the fact that the government always adheres to a certain policy (duties) on the import of foreign goods, its production is thriving and will continue to flourish here.

3. China (PRC)

The People's Republic of China took 3rd place in our ranking, its territory in area is equal to 9,598,962 sq. km. It borders the PRC with 14 countries, and is washed by Pacific Ocean. The largest country in Asia is not only one of the top three in terms of area, but also takes first place in the ranking in terms of 1,374,642,000 people live in China. All more people move from rural areas to big cities, in particular Beijing, where the main enterprises are located. Urbanization is booming in the country, but this is also contributing to pollution. environment. People here only dream of peace, albeit in the minimum hours allotted for rest. Because even at night construction continues at its own pace - new buildings, skyscrapers, enterprises are being built and people have no time to rest.

Just like in the time of Mao Zedong communist parties modern China have power and create laws that sometimes border on common sense. For example, 1979 marked a ban on the birth of a second child in families. This is discrimination and a violation of all human rights. And until the 90s, the Chinese were prohibited from using cars, since transport was under the control of the state. The bicycle was the main mode of transport for the population.

IN Lately The division of the population into rich and poor is becoming more and more clearly felt. The problem is that young people despair if they do not reach the planned heights. The government does not particularly support such people with benefits and scholarships. There is a high suicide rate among the Chinese, and it is much higher than in other countries. Upon arrival in the country, it will become clear to you that every resident strives to become the first in everything; the rules are practically not followed here traffic, and there is no sound insulation. Would you like to stay in such a country? Of course, there are also sights in China that are worth seeing, such as the Great Wall of China.

2. Canada

Vancouver.

This country comes in second place in the ranking of the largest countries by area due to its size - about 10,000,000 sq. km. But the population lives here - about 35 million people. For such a huge territory this is very little, what causes such a situation? First of all, the country has a special climate that not everyone likes. In winter, for example, it is very cold, especially in northern Canada.

To emigrate to Canada, you need to go through a rather lengthy selection process that does not guarantee receipt of an entry visa and citizen status in the future. Emigration authorities carefully study candidates to select only those needed by age, nationality and profession. The country is one of the five most developed countries on the planet, with GDP per person increasing by 4% every year.

Life in such a country seems very attractive and attracts Russians, Greeks, French, Ukrainians... It is interesting that each nationality is located in the zone where it is used to living, because on the territory of a huge country there are forest-steppes and mountains and plains, and snow-covered areas. The country is developing in all directions, has deposits of iron ore, oil, and other minerals. There is a hydroelectric power station operating on the territory, which gives us the right to consider the country from an environmentally friendly point of view. The state also has close economic ties with the United States and Mexico. Canada mines and processes wood, non-ferrous metallurgy is also developed, and mines have been built to extract rock. The country is famous for scientific developments in robotics, as well as in the space and aviation industries. Transport enterprises are actively developing.

1 place. Russia

Russia. Moscow.

Do you want to know which country is the largest by area? Mother Russia is in first place, with a territory area of 17 125 191 sq. km. Russian Federation occupies a third of Eurasia and is among the ten most populated countries planets. Most of the population lives in Moscow, the capital Russian state. Russia is located in the north of Europe and is washed by as many as 12 seas, it is the only country with such indicators. It neighbors Ukraine, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia and Belarus, the USA and Japan. The Russian Federation is divided into 46 regions, in each of which there are government representatives. Russia has the deepest freshwater lake, Baikal, and many more lakes, as well as more than a hundred rivers.

In the 90s, the country experienced a crisis, there was a decline in economic development, inflation, privatization, a decrease in the population's income, and a shortage of goods. After 10 years, the economy picked up slightly and GDP increased by 10% in 2000. During this period it almost stopped own production, and capital remained within the state. Foreign investment was attracted to develop private enterprises, which gradually involved the country in loans. Currently, the state's problems are considered to be job cuts (people want to work, but they have nowhere), corruption and bribery, problems with investments, especially for small businesses.

In the Russian Federation there are deposits of iron, salt, coal, diamonds, they mine natural gas and oil. Agriculture It did not always develop correctly; in the 90s it was not supported by the government; only in the 2000s there was an impetus in the development of the agricultural industry. And grain yields and poultry production increased significantly in 2015. It is worth noting that the country, rich in mineral resources and large industrial enterprises, could develop better if the government invested more in Russian production instead of replacing it with imports.

So, we complete the top of the largest countries, the area of ​​which individually amounts to millions of square kilometers.