Hello my dear explorers! Not so long ago we found out on earth. In continuation of the topic, we are making the top ten, which will include the largest countries. We will focus on the territory, but do not forget about the population.
Let's start from the end.
Lesson plan:
Algeria
The honorable tenth place in the world among the giant countries in terms of area is occupied by the Algerian People's Democratic Republic, or simply Algeria. The largest country in North Africa covers 2,381,740 square kilometers. This is approximately 1.59% of the entire land area of \u200b\u200bthe earth's surface, while about 80 percent of the state is covered by the Sahara Desert.
In translation, the name Algiers means "islands". He became famous for the extraction of gas and oil, occupying the 8th and 15th places in the world in terms of the reserves of these natural resources, respectively. There are also ferrous and non-ferrous metals and ores.
In Algeria, there is an ink lake, which got its name due to the special water composition. Nature arranged it so that two rivers flow into the lake, one of which is rich in iron salts, and the other collects organic matter from peat bogs on its way. As a result of their combination, a chemical reaction occurs, and ink is formed.
Kazakhstan
In ninth place in terms of square kilometers of area, one of the youngest states on the planet is Kazakhstan, approaching the figure of 2,724,902, or 1.82% of the land. Most of it is located in Asia, and the smaller part belongs to Europe. At 7,512.8 kilometers, the Russian-Kazakh border is considered the longest continuous land border.
More than half of the country (58%) is covered by deserts and semi-deserts. Here is the world's second largest salt lake Balkhash, which has half fresh water and half salty, and scientists cannot explain why this is so.
Kazakhstan became famous throughout the planet for the Baikonur cosmodrome, from where and launched for the first time in the world.
Argentina
2,766,890 square kilometers, or 1.85% of the land, is occupied by the Argentine Republic. The second largest country in the South American continent and the eighth in the world.
Argentina means "land of silver" in translation. There is a lot of uranium and copper, lead and iron ore. The Argentinean capital has the longest street in the world, 9th of July Avenue, with 20,000 houses.
Argentina is also the birthplace of tango dance.
India
The South Asian state - the Republic of India ranks seventh due to its area of 3,287,263 square kilometers, which is 2.2% of the earth's land. Home to such ancient civilizations as Buddhism and Hinduism, India is also the second most populous country in the world, second only to China. According to 2016 data, 1.3 billion people live here.
It was here, where long ago, between the rivers Indus and Ganges, the oldest earthly civilization was born, the first chess appeared and the first cotton fabric was made.
Australia
In sixth place is Australia, which occupies the entire mainland and several more islands from the southern hemisphere. Its area is 7,686,850 sq. km, or 5.16% of the earth's land surface. Its name has been carried by both the country and the continent at the same time, since 1824.
Formerly the territory of the Aboriginal people who settled here about 70,000 years ago, today Australia is an economically developed country, occupying 13th position in the world standard of living, actively mining uranium, coal and zirconium.
Also, koala bears, kangaroos and marsupial wolves live here, which you will not find in other parts of the world.
Brazil
The top five includes the largest state in South America, the Federal Republic of Brazil with an area of 8,511,965 square meters, which is equal to 5.71% of all land land. Brazil has several archipelagos within its territory.
It used to be called Terra da Vera Cruz, which translated as "the land of the true cross", then it became known as the "land of the holy cross" from Terra da Sana Cruz. Later, according to one version, the country received its modern name from the name of the PauBrasil mahogany species.
Every Brazilian is a footballer and carnival participant. The Amazon River, the largest on the planet, flows through Brazil, on the coast of which significant gold reserves have been found.
The jungles of Brazil are called the "lungs of the Earth", and this country is also considered the largest producer of apples.
In addition, Brazil is the fifth largest country in terms of population, which has already exceeded 207 million.
America
America ranks fourth in the list of the largest with a territory of 9,518,900 square meters, occupying 6.39% of the earth's land, slightly inferior to the Chinese, and also third in terms of the number of residents with a population of 322,762,000 people.
The United States is desperate for a unique legal system: adopted back in 1787, the basic law - the Constitution is still in effect to this day, replenished with only a few amendments. Despite this, America has the palm in terms of the number of crimes.
In one country, there are 6 time zones, and its 50 states are so different that the smallest Roy Island is located on 4,000 square kilometers, the area of the largest Alaska is 1,717,854 square kilometers.
China
Bronze in terms of area goes to China with a territory of 6.44% of the total land area of 9,598,077 sq. km. But no one has caught up with the People's Republic of China in terms of the number of inhabitants.
The population of China is 1,410,550,000 people! That is, every fifth inhabitant of the planet is a Chinese citizen!
Together with Indian, Chinese civilization is one of the most ancient. The Chinese have one of the most complex languages, containing 50,000 characters in the form of hieroglyphs. There are more than 7 completely different language dialects in the country, so it is not surprising that the northern Chinese do not understand the inhabitants of southern China.
Canada
Silver goes to Canada. It is located in most of North America on an area of 6.7% of the land, or 9,976,140 sq. km, and 75% of its territory is the northern zone, 31% of the total area is forests, so most of the country is not inhabited by climatic conditions .
The Indian word "kanata" meant "settlement", "village". Heard by the researcher-founder from France Cartier in 1536 among the local inhabitants of the Iroquois, it took root and began to designate the name of the country.
Canada has the longest coastline with 202,080 kilometers. And here is the largest number of lakes than in all countries combined - more than 3 million. They provide 1/5 of the world's fresh water supply.
On Canadian territory is the northernmost point on earth - Alert Station, where the Canadian Armed Forces are located.
Russia
From the first guess, who is on the top step of the pedestal with gold?
We can be proud of our country also because it is the largest in area! Russia has 17,125,191 square kilometers, located on 11.5% of the earth's land surface simultaneously in Europe and Asia, having common borders with 18 other states at once. You can compare the Russian territory with the area of Pluto, and the silver champion of Canada, Russia, is 1.7 times larger.
In addition, with a population of 146,544,700 Russians, our country is among the ten largest and in terms of numbers, ranking 9th.
On the territory of our country there is the largest plain in the world - the West Siberian.
Here passes the longest railway on the planet - the Trans-Siberian Railway, connecting the distance of 9,298 km between Moscow and Vladivostok, overcoming 87 settlements and crossing 16 rivers, passing through 8 time zones.
Russia is the only country washed by as many as 12 seas! And the most multinational state on earth is the largest supplier of natural gas and is one of the top three oil leaders.
This is how the top ten giant countries turned out.
By the way, did you know that the area of the Earth is 510,072,000 sq. km, of which 148,939,063 sq. km are land. In the entire history of states, the largest in terms of territory was the British Empire, which by 1921, together with all its colonies, totaled 36.6 million square kilometers.
That's all for today. With wishes for a successful school finish, your ShkolaLa.
In 2019, 262 states can be considered on the globe. It should be borne in mind that all these republics are divided on the basis of "dependence" and participation in the UN.
The UN includes 192 republics. The United Nations is the United Nations organization aimed at ensuring peace and maintaining tranquility in all countries. The UN promotes the development of friendly relations between nations and republics, encourages cooperation in the cultural, political and economic spheres.
The ten largest territories in the world in terms of area are such republics as:
- Russian Federation.
- Kazakhstan.
Russia
Russia took first place in the ranking of the 10 largest republics in the world. This is the largest country in the world. Its area reaches 17,125,406 sq. km. Russia occupies a third of the world. It is simultaneously located in Europe and Asia (77% of the territory is in Asia). Russia occupies about 40% of the area of the whole of Europe.
About 146 million people live in the republic. According to these data, the Russian Federation occupies only the ninth place in terms of the number of citizens.
Russia includes:
- 46 regions;
- 22 republics;
- 17 counties.
Russia is famous all over the world for its Lake Baikal. This lake is the deepest in the world (730 meters). 336 rivers flow into it. But the most interesting thing is that only one river, called the Angara, flows out.
But the lake is not the only attraction of Russia. According to the survey, the Russians identified 6 places that are significant for the Russian Federation:
- Mamaev Kurgan and Motherland. Based in Volgograd. Soldiers of the Great Patriotic War were buried in this place. The monumental sculpture "Motherland" rises on the mound. This monument symbolizes the victory of the Russians over the Nazis.
- The Valley of Geysers is a piece of land with an area of 7 sq. km. There are over 20 geysers in this area.
- Peterhof - Grand Peterhof Palace. This palace became the property of St. Petersburg. It was created by order of the great Russian Tsar Peter the Great.
- Elbrus is a stratovolcano in the Caucasus. Elbrus is the highest point in Russia.
- St. Basil's Cathedral or Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This cathedral is included in the UNESCO heritage list.
- Weathering pillars are a monument created by nature during the life of the Mansi people. The height of the pillars reaches 40 meters. According to scientists, the age of this extraordinary natural phenomenon reaches 200 million years.
Canada
It is washed by three oceans:
- Atlantic.
- Quiet.
- North Arctic.
The country's capital, Ottawa, is recognized as one of the largest cities in the world.
Sights of Canada:
- Niagara Falls. Its width reaches 790 meters.
- Suspension bridge of Capilano. Its length is 70 meters. The bridge is located above the canyon, the depth of which is 137 meters.
- Rocky Mountain Park.
- Underground city in Montreal.
- Bay of Fundy.
China
China is known to many not only for high production volumes, cheap labor and a variety of goods, but also for its sights and amazing nature. Millions of tourists visit this country every year to enjoy the grandeur of one of the oldest civilizations in the world.
The most famous sights of China are:
- Mogao caves, which are located on the territory of 25 kilometers. The uniqueness of the caves lies in the fact that they form a system of 490 temples. These are rock temples used to store art objects.
- Huangshan mountains.
- The Terracotta Army is a collection of sculptures that depict the army of the first Chinese emperor.
- The great Wall of China. It was built during the Ming Dynasty.
USA
The USA is located on the mainland of North America. The area of the territory is 9,519,431 sq. km. The USA consists of 50 states and 1 federal district called Columbia.
Sightseeings of USA:
- Mount Rushmore. The famous mountain, which is the hallmark of the country. The faces of four US presidents are carved into the mountain: D. Washington, A. Lincoln, T. Roosevelt and T. Jefferson.
- Grand Canyon Park.
- Yellowstone park.
- Valley of death. One of the most mysterious places on the planet. The lakes in this valley are below sea level. But this is not what attracts tourists. In the valley there are self-propelled stones that move from time to time, leaving traces behind them.
- Alcatraz prison. The world's most famous prison for repeat offenders. It is built on an island that can only be reached by ferry.
- Papacolea Beach is popular because the beach in this place has green sand.
Brazil
Brazil is the largest country in South America. Area 8,514,877 sq. km. About 203,262,260 people live in the country.
The most famous sights are:
- Amazon river.
- Statue of Christ in Rio. The height of the statue reaches 38 meters.
The Commonwealth of Australia occupies the entire territory of the Indian Ocean mainland. The territory is 7,686,850 sq. km. The Union is known in the world for such attractions:
- The famous Sydney Opera.
- Ayers Rock. This mountain is the largest single stone in the world. Its height is 348 meters. The uniqueness of the rock lies in its red color.
- The barrier reef is one of the largest coral reefs on the planet.
India
India occupies an honorable second place in the world in terms of the number of living citizens. 1,283,455,000 citizens live on its territory. The area of the country is 3,287,590 sq. km.
Attractions:
- Taj Mahal is a mausoleum built by order of Emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his deceased wife. The grandeur of the mausoleum is mesmerizing. It is made of white marble and took more than 20 years to build.
- Jaisalmer Fort is a fortress in India. The building rises on a hill 80 meters high.
Argentina
Argentina is located in North America. Its area is 2,780,400 sq. km. The country attracts tourists with the Iguazu Park, the striking conglomeration of blue ice blocks of Perito Moreno and the Colon Opera House.
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked republic. Its area is 2,724,902 sq. km. This country borders on four republics, not counting the Russian Federation.
Kazakhstan is a highly demanded tourist state.
Its main attractions are:
- Baikonur. The very first spaceport in the world.
- Mosque "Nur-Astana".
- Alma-Ata zoo. In the zoo, you can even meet rare breeds of animals, including albino animals.
- Lake Issyk.
Algeria is one of the largest countries in Africa. Its area is 2,381,740 sq. km. It is popular with Timgad City, Jamea El-Kebir Mosque, Kasbah City. One of the places visited by tourists is the drying lake Shott-Melgir. This is the largest lake in Algeria. The uniqueness of the lake lies in the fact that in summer it dries up and turns into a salt marsh, and in winter it is filled with water again.
Algeria is partially located on the territory of the well-known Sahara desert, which spreads over 8400 thousand square meters. km.
After the above countries, the largest states on the planet are:
- DR Congo - area 2345,400 sq. km.
- Saudi Arabia - 2218,001 sq. km.
- Mexico - 1972 550 sq. km.
- Indonesia - 1904 556 sq. km.
- Sudan - 1886,068 sq. km.
- Libya - 1759,540 sq. km.
- Iran - 1648,000 sq. km.
- Mongolia - 1564 116 sq. km.
- Peru - 1285,220 sq. km.
- Chad - 1284,000 sq. km.
The smallest countries
Most people are familiar with large states. But few people know the smallest countries in the world. They are very difficult to find on the map due to their size, but they do exist.
The smallest countries in the world:- Order of Malta. The smallest country on the planet. Its area is 12 thousand square meters. m. Only 11 thousand citizens live on the territory of the Order of Malta. Many people confuse this tiny country with Malta or automatically include it in Italy. The Order of Malta considers itself an independent state with its own fleet, currency, stamps, passports and car numbers. It is located in Rome.
- Vatican. The second largest state on the planet. Its area is only 440,000 sq. m. The Vatican is located in Rome. 830 people live in the Vatican. The main share of the budget consists of donations and receipts from the tourism sector. The country welcomes absolute monarchy. The main purpose of this state is to call on countries to maintain peace among themselves.
- The Principality of Monaco is located on the Mediterranean coast. Its area is 2.02 sq. km. 35 thousand citizens live on the territory of the principality.
- Nauru is located in the Pacific Ocean. Area 21 sq. km. The population does not exceed 9,000 people. The peculiarity of the island is that it does not have a capital.
- Tuvalu. The area of the state is 26 sq. km. The population is about 10 thousand citizens.
- San Marino. The peculiarity of this tiny republic is that it is surrounded on all sides by Italy. Area 61 sq. km. More than 32 thousand citizens live in the territory.
- Liechtenstein is a state that is often confused with Switzerland. Liechtenstein is a member of the EU. Area 160 sq. km.
- Marshall Islands. They are located on five islands, an area of 180 square meters. km.
- - 236 sq. km.
- Saint Kitts and Nevis - 2 islands, forming one state with an area of 261 square meters. km.
- Maldives - 300 sq. km. They are located in the archipelago, which consists of more than 1000 islands. The Maldives is one of the most expensive resorts on the planet.
- Malta - 316 sq. km.
- Grenada - 340 sq. km. An island state with a constitutional monarchy.
- St. Vincent - 389 sq. km.
- Barbados - 430 sq. km.
- Antigua - 442 sq. km.
- Seychelles - 455 sq. km.
- Palau - 458 sq. km.
- Andorra - 468 sq. km.
- Saint Lucia - 617 sq. km.
- Bahrain - 701 sq. km.
- Federated States of Micronesia - 702 sq. km.
Table: smallest republics based on continent
The area of our planet is about 510.073 million km². Water occupies an area of 361.132 million km², 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 all land is occupied by the 12 largest countries in the world. In our rating, we will briefly talk about these countries, about what area they occupy, and what role they play on the geographical map of the world.
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The 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 equal to 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 on many countries: Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Yemen. It is washed by the Persian Gulf in the northeast and the Red Sea in the west. Saudi Arabia's economy is based on oil exports, as it has 25% of the world's reserves.
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the second largest country on the African continent with an area of 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, it borders on 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 resources and forests.
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The People's Democratic Republic of Algiers is the largest state on the African continent, with an area of about 2.381 million km², which is approximately 1.59% of the entire land mass. 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 ferrous and non-ferrous ores, manganese and phosphorite. Algeria's economy is based on gas and oil. They provide 30% of GDP, 60% of state budget revenues and 95% of export earnings. In terms of gas reserves, Algeria ranks 8th in the world and 4th in the world in gas exports. In terms of oil reserves, Algeria ranks 15th in the world and 11th in terms of 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 Eastern Europe. The territory of the country has an area of about 2.725 million km², which is approximately 1.82% of all land on the planet. Kazakhstan is the world's largest landlocked country. It borders on the Russian Federation, China, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. It is washed by the waters of the Caspian and Aral Seas. According to the administrative-territorial basis, it is divided into 14 regions. Kazakhstan ranks first in the world in explored 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 state in South America with an area of about 2.767 million km², which is approximately 1.85% of the entire land mass 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 is distinguished by reserves of uranium, manganese, copper ores, beryllium; there are lead-zinc, tungsten and iron ores. In terms of uranium ore reserves, Argentina is among the top ten countries in the world.
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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 entire land mass. 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 main natural resources are arable land, bauxite, coal, diamonds, iron ore, limestone, manganese, gas, oil and titanium ores. The main exports are textiles, jewelry, engineering products and software. The main imports are oil, machinery, fertilizers and chemicals.
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Australia is a state in the Southern Hemisphere, occupying mainland Australia, the island of Tasmania and several other islands of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, which in total is about 7.692 million km² or 5.16% of the entire land area. The country borders East Timor, Indonesia, Guinea, Vanuatu, Caledonia, Solomon Islands and Zealand. Australia is made up of six states, three mainland territories and other smaller territories. Australia's endowment with natural resource potential is 20 times higher than the world average. The country ranks 1st in the world in bauxite, zirconium and uranium reserves, 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 South America in terms of area and covers approximately 8.514 million km², which is about 5.71% of the entire land mass. It borders with all the states of South America, except Chile and Ecuador: with French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay. From the east, the shores are 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 gold reserves.
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The United States of America is in fourth place in the list of the largest countries in the world with approximately 9.519 million km², which is about 6.39% of all land on earth. The United States borders Canada and Mexico, and also has a maritime 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, and a number of island territories are also subordinate to the United States. On the territory of the uninhabited atoll of Palmyra, the US constitution operates. The rest of the territories have their own basic legislation. The largest of these territories is Puerto Rico. The United States is the largest economy in the world, with many natural resources, including energy and raw materials.
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The top three largest countries in the world are closed by the People's Republic of China with approximately 9.597 million km² or 6.44% of all land on the planet. China is the largest country in terms of population (1.3 billion), and the Chinese civilization is one of the oldest in the world. The country borders North Korea, 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. Of great importance are the 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 mass. The country has borders with the United States, Denmark (Greenland) and France (Saint Pierre and Miquelon). Canada's border with the United States is the longest common 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 huge natural gas and oil deposits in Alberta and the Athabasca region, making Canada the second largest oil country in the world 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 total land area on the planet, is almost twice the size of Canada. It is subdivided into 87 administrative-territorial units, 46 of which are regions, 23 - republics, 9 - territories, 4 - cities of federal significance, 4 - autonomous districts 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 oil production, and in terms of its exports, it ranks second. There are large deposits of coal, iron ore, nickel, tin, gold, diamonds, platinum, lead and zinc.
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. One of the richest and most exciting cultures on our planet flourished in what is now India.
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.
