Explanation
- Russia is the largest country in the world.
- With a total area of 17,098,242 Km² (6,601,665 mi²).
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List of Largest countries by area:
| # | Country | % of world landmass |
| 1 | Russia | 11.00% |
| 2 | Canada | 6.10% |
| 3 | China | 6.30% |
| 4 | United States | 6.10% |
| 5 | Brazil | 5.60% |
| 6 | Australia | 5.20% |
| 7 | India | 2.00% |
| 8 | Argentina | 1.80% |
| 9 | Kazakhstan | 1.80% |
| 10 | Algeria | 1.60% |
| 11 | DR Congo | 1.50% |
| 12 | Greenland | 0.30% |
| 13 | Saudi Arabia | 1.40% |
| 14 | Mexico | 1.30% |
| 15 | Indonesia | 1.20% |
| 16 | Sudan | 1.20% |
| 17 | Libya | 1.20% |
| 18 | Iran | 1.10% |
| 19 | Mongolia | 1.00% |
| 20 | Peru | 0.90% |
| 21 | Chad | 0.80% |
| 22 | Niger | 0.90% |
| 23 | Angola | 0.80% |
| 24 | Mali | 0.80% |
| 25 | South Africa | 0.80% |
| 26 | Colombia | 0.70% |
| 27 | Ethiopia | 0.70% |
| 28 | Bolivia | 0.70% |
| 29 | Mauritania | 0.70% |
| 30 | Egypt | 0.70% |
| 31 | Tanzania | 0.60% |
| 32 | Nigeria | 0.60% |
| 33 | Venezuela | 0.60% |
| 34 | Pakistan | 0.50% |
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Last verified on 09-02-2026