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Top 20 Largest Countries by Total Area

A list of the world's largest countries ranked by total surface area (km²). This comprehensive dataset is meticulously compiled from verified global sources and updated regularly. Use the sorting and filtering tools to explore the data, or export it as CSV for deeper analysis. All figures are cross-referenced with authoritative international databases.

Rank ⇵Country ⇵Total Area (km²) ⇵Continent ⇵
1Russia17,098,242 km²Europe/Asia
2Canada9,984,670 km²North America
3United States9,833,517 km²North America
4China9,596,960 km²Asia
5Brazil8,515,767 km²South America
6Australia7,692,024 km²Oceania
7India3,287,263 km²Asia
8Argentina2,780,400 km²South America
9Kazakhstan2,724,900 km²Asia
10Algeria2,381,741 km²Africa
11Democratic Republic of the Congo2,344,858 km²Africa
12Greenland2,166,086 km²North America
13Saudi Arabia2,149,690 km²Asia
14Mexico1,964,375 km²North America
15Indonesia1,904,569 km²Asia
16Sudan1,886,068 km²Africa
17Libya1,759,540 km²Africa
18Iran1,648,195 km²Asia
19Mongolia1,564,110 km²Asia
20Peru1,285,216 km²South America
21Chad1,284,000 km²Africa
22Niger1,267,000 km²Africa
23Angola1,246,700 km²Africa
24Mali1,240,192 km²Africa
25South Africa1,221,037 km²Africa
26Colombia1,141,748 km²South America
27Ethiopia1,104,300 km²Africa
28Bolivia1,098,581 km²South America
29Mauritania1,030,700 km²Africa
30Egypt1,002,450 km²Africa
31Tanzania945,087 km²Africa
32Nigeria923,768 km²Africa
33Venezuela916,445 km²South America
34Pakistan881,912 km²Asia
35Namibia825,615 km²Africa
36Mozambique801,590 km²Africa
37Turkey783,562 km²Europe/Asia
38Chile756,102 km²South America
39Zambia752,612 km²Africa
40Myanmar676,578 km²Asia
41Afghanistan652,230 km²Asia
42South Sudan644,329 km²Africa
43France643,801 km²Europe
44Somalia637,657 km²Africa
45Central African Republic622,984 km²Africa
46Ukraine603,500 km²Europe
47Madagascar587,041 km²Africa
48Botswana581,730 km²Africa
49Kenya580,367 km²Africa
50Yemen555,000 km²Asia
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What is the Top 20 Largest Countries by Total Area?
A list of the world's largest countries ranked by total surface area (km²).
How many entries are in this list?
There are currently 20 entries recorded in this list, covering all major verified records from global databases.
How is this data collected and verified?
Data is sourced from official records, government publications, peer-reviewed studies, and reputable international organizations. All entries are cross-referenced with multiple sources to ensure accuracy and reliability.
How often is this list updated?
This list is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect the most current data available. Some statistics change frequently (e.g. population, rankings) while others remain stable over time (e.g. historical records).
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