In the last article we talked about, in this publication we will learn about the largest countries. The largest country by area Russian Federation, occupying 17,126,122 km?. The largest country in terms of population is China with 1,368,779,000 people. More information on this subject can be found below.
Largest country by:
Owners of wide open spaces
To begin with, consider the TOP of the largest territories of countries and their occupied area:- Russia - 17,126,122 km?;
- Canada - 9,976,140 km?;
- China - 9,598,077 km?;
- USA - 9,518,900 km?;
- Brazil - 8,511,965 km?;
- Australia - 7,686,850 km?;
- India - 3,287,590 km?;
- Argentina - 2,766,890 km?;
- Kazakhstan - 2,724,902 km?;
- The rest - 80 646 216 km?.
As we can see, Russia occupies 11% of the land area of the planet, Canada - 7%, China - 6%. Thus, these three countries occupy about 24% of the world's land mass. Now let's study the leading countries in more detail.
Russian Federation
The largest country in terms of area is Russia, its area is 17,126,122 km².
Russia is the largest country in terms of area, federal structure. Until 2014, the territory of Russia was 17,125,187 km², after Crimea was annexed in March 2014, the area of the state increased to this figure.
Due to such a huge territory, Russia borders on 18 countries, which is the most record figure in the whole world.
Territory Russian state includes 85 subjects of the federation, of which:
- 46 regions;
- 22 republics;
- 9 edges;
- 4 autonomous regions;
- 3 federal cities;
- 1 autonomous region.
Russia occupies 1/8 of the land and is comparable not just with countries, but even with the continents.
Canada
The second largest country in the world is Canada, its area is 9,984,670 km².
Canada yields to Russia in terms of territory by almost 2 times. Like Russia, Canada is a state with a federal structure.
The territory of Canada includes:
- 10 provinces;
- 3 territories.
Canada is the largest state of the American islands, surpassing even the size of its neighbor on the mainland, the United States.
China
The third territory on the planet is owned by China, which occupies 9,640,821 km².
The area of China is not too far away from Canada, when compared with Russia.
China includes:
- 22 provinces (some sources indicate 23 provinces, including Taiwan);
- 5 autonomous regions;
- 4 municipalities;
- 2 special administrative regions.
Despite its large area, most of the territory of China is occupied by mountains, about 67%.
"People's" countries
Consider the overall ranking of the most populated countries:- China - 1,368,779,000 people;
- India - 1,261,779,000 people;
- USA - 318,613,000 people;
- Indonesia - 252 812 245 people;
- Brazil - 203,260,131 people;
- Pakistan - 187,878,027 people;
- Nigeria - 178,516,904 people;
- Bangladesh - 156,951,230 people;
- Russia - 146,200,000 people;
- The rest - 2,911,254,980 people.
As you can see from the table, the top three countries have a population equal to all those countries that are not included in the top nine. Now let's look at the top three in more detail.
China
The most populous country is China, which is home to about 1,368,779,000 people.
China's population is growing by 12 million every year. Since 1979, the state has switched to a policy of birth control, but having reached average rates, over time, the birth rate is gradually growing again from year to year.
India
The second country in terms of population is India, the country is home to 1,261,779,000 people.
Oddly enough, but almost 70% of Indians live in rural areas. The state does not pursue any policy of birth control. The annual population growth of India is about 14 million people.
Closes the top three countries in terms of population - the United States, they are home to 320,194,478 people.
The US population growth is about 8 million people a year. A fairly significant part of this number are migrants from other countries. The United States, exactly like other countries, will be very difficult to catch up with China and India in terms of population, and in the conditions of modern life it is unrealistic.
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 10 will be presented in this top largest countries for 2015.
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. Official language 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. Almost all elements are present in the land of Kazakhstan periodic table 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 and 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 ancestry. 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 the 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, de facto, is 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 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 (mulattos) 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 per capita nominal $55,904 water resources and maritime trade routes as well as a favorable climate. Most of the US territory was bought from France, as well as conquered from Mexico. Including the United States acquired Alaska from 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 large 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 $8,447 Russia most big state in the world, with a rich historical past, but more than 70% of the territories of Russia, 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.
There are states on our planet that we only heard about in geography lessons. Entire worlds with their charters, mentality, who live on the other side of the world.
They are not well known, because they do not lead an active foreign policy, the scale of their land and production within do not affect other countries.
Other countries are powerful fighters for rights, active helpers for neighboring states.
They are endowed with a huge scale of territories, they supply their "neighbors" with products and minerals. Their territory is so vast that it is difficult to imagine.
Everyone who went to school knows an approximate list of the largest states in the world. Let's refresh our knowledge by remembering their names and the scale of the area.
List of the largest countries in the world:
The first 7 countries in the list are classified as giants in terms of territory. Any state whose size exceeds 3,000,000 km² is gigantic.
The territory of Russia is the undoubted leader. Nearly twice the size of second-place Canada.
Interesting fact! Under the USSR, our territory was even larger. Its size almost reached the territory of the entire North America.
The lion's share - three-quarters of the land - belonged to Russia. One sixth of the earth's space belonged to the USSR.
This order was maintained from 1922 to 1991. The area of the USSR is 22,402,200 km². 293,047,571 people lived in these expanses.
The largest countries by population
Population is another indicator. Territory and population vary greatly. The leaders of the previous table change dramatically.
The number does not depend on wealth, on the contrary: poor countries have a large number. Climate, national peculiarities, mentality matter.
List of countries with the largest population:
- India.
- Indonesia.
- Pakistan.
- Brazil.
- Nigeria.
- Bangladesh.
- Russia.
- Japan.
Russia occupies only 9th position. China is in the lead, Russians have long been making jokes about the situation with population growth. And in vain, because in Russia the situation is reversed.
With a high population, the birth rate in the country is at a low level. In 2016, the birth rate in Russia amounted to 12.9%, and the mortality statistics showed exactly the same.
Today, our country has an active policy to support mothers with children. New laws are being passed to improve financial situation families with children.
But, as statistics show, the point is not the material well-being of the country.
Leaders in natural population growth:
- Malawi - 33.2%.
- Uganda - 33%.
- Burundi - 32.7%.
- Niger - 32.7%.
- Mali - 31.8%.
These countries cannot be called developed and wealthy. The birth rate is taken from the same ratio.
Another surprising pattern: in these countries, the mortality rate is lower than in Russia, which occupies - attention - 201 lines in the ranking in terms of population growth! We are in 201st place. These are the data for 2016.
In 2017, due to the wave of the financial crisis, the situation did not improve. The mortality rate has decreased, but with it there has been a real collapse in the birth rate.
So we are still far from the indicators of Malawi and Uganda. Mortality in 2017 was 12.6%. Men don't live past 60. The female indicator is 71 years old.
Country rankings by standard of living in 2017
The effect of wealth on fertility is a dubious issue. Developed countries are known for having the smallest birth rate.
Psychologists explain this by the lack of a sense of fear, which activates the instinct of self-preservation in residents with a low standard of living.
The instinct of self-preservation encourages people to leave offspring after themselves. The worse they live - the stronger desire procreate, give birth to more children to increase the likelihood of continuing life.
Developed countries provide stability, and people do not have such an instinct.
In addition to the survival instinct, the culture of the country also influences the birth rate. In the East, it is customary to start large families.
They sincerely cannot understand what childfree is, and how such people can even exist.
Interesting information! Childfree - families that reject the idea of having and maintaining children.
Top 5 countries leading in terms of living standards in 2017:
- Norway.
- Australia.
- Sweden.
- Switzerland.
- Netherlands.
The Netherlands ranks 184th in terms of population growth. It is just over 2%.
Sweden - 180th place.
Switzerland - 182nd place.
Norway - 169th place in the ranking, population growth of 4.1%.
Australia - 159th place, 4.9%. The death rate does not exceed the birth rate - this is a positive indicator for states.
Many countries have a negative rate of natural population growth.
The list includes world powers:
- Poland.
- Moldova.
- Czech.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Italy.
- Japan.
- Portugal.
- Estonia.
- France.
- Greece.
- Belarus.
- Romania.
- Monaco.
- Germany.
- Croatia.
- Slovenia.
- Hungary.
- Ukraine.
- Latvia.
- Lithuania.
- Serbia.
- Bulgaria.
The birth rate in these states ranges from 8 to 10%, and the death rate: from 9 to 13%.
Comparative data show that the demographic state of affairs in Russia is relatively good.
Financial crisis recent years affected fertility, but the numbers give hope for a better outcome. Mortality and birth rates are at least equal. The ongoing policy of our country is aimed at preserving the nation.
Along with the birth rate, the number of marriages in Russia also decreased in 2017.
But the government continues to introduce new laws that will help restore the balance between mortality and fertility in the direction of increasing natural growth.
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As much as 70% of the surface of our planet is occupied by water, the remaining 30% is land, the area of \u200b\u200bwhich is 149 million km 2. Half of this territory is occupied by only 10 countries, while there are at least 206 countries on the planet. various states. It is these giants in terms of area and population that make up the list 10 largest countries in the world.
The largest state on the territory of the African continent and the first on our list is the Algerian People's Democratic Republic. It occupies 2.381 million km 2 and the Sahara Desert, which is part of the country, contributes to this to a greater extent. Algeria produces oil and gas in large volumes, but at the same time 17% of the country's inhabitants live in poverty, which indicates not the most conscientious government. In summer, the temperature exceeds +50 degrees, but snow is possible in winter. It has an ink lake within its borders - there is nothing else like it in the world.
9. Kazakhstan
Among the 10 largest countries in the world in terms of territory is Kazakhstan, a country that has an incredible flavor. Its inhabitants still diligently preserve the traditions of past years and are celebrated with enviable hospitality. As in the expanses of Algeria, they are engaged in the extraction of gas and oil. State area: 2.724 million km 2. Among other giant countries, Kazakhstan is the only one that has no access to the sea, but has its own inland Aral Sea, as well as the inexplicable Lake BalKhash, the first half of which consists of fresh water, and the second one is salty.
8. Argentina
Occupying 2.766 million km 2, Argentina is famous throughout the world primarily for two legendary football players - Maradona and Messi, both of whom at one time became the owners of the Golden Ball. It was named after the metal - silver, but in the end it turned out to be not very much in its depths. It is a recognized fact that it is here that the longest street in the world is located, the numbering of houses exceeds twenty thousand. Argentina is elongated from north to south, so it lies in several climatic zones at once. And if its northern part is subtropics, then the southern part is deserts with incredibly cold weather indicators.
With a population of 1.2 billion, India immediately ranks among the 10 largest countries in the world. It occupies an area of 3.287 million km 2, but in terms of the economy it is still sagging. However, it is considered the most promising in the development in the future. Before the arrival of the British, who made India their colony, the country was listed as one of the richest in the world. It was in her that Columbus wanted to get, but swam to America. Named after the Indus River, it is universally home to spices, Buddhism and tea.
6. Australia
It is a whole continent, occupying 7.686 million km 2. Most of the land is uninhabited and uninhabitable, and the population is correspondingly low. But at the same time, the mainland is home to many unusual species animals and plants that are found only here. Australia also includes many nearby islands, the capital is Canberra - the most populated city. Among the key problems is a small number of fresh water sources, because the majority of water bodies are salty.
5. Brazil
In the list of the 10 largest countries in the world in terms of area, one cannot do without a leader South America in territorial terms. Hot Brazil is famous for football, carnivals and huge plantations of coffee trees. Part of the country is occupied by a huge jungle, as well as the most big river in the world - the Amazon. The state, due to its location, managed to border on all the countries that are on the mainland. Due to the close connection with Portugal, Catholicism prevails here, which makes Brazil the country with the largest number of Catholic populations.
Statistics show that at the moment, every sixth inhabitant on the planet is a Chinese, because the number of people in the country will soon exceed the mark of 1.4 billion. In this regard, China is the largest country in the world in terms of population. It attracts with a peculiar culture, and also impresses with its achievements, and in all areas. Economy, innovations, sports - this is the state everywhere in the leading positions. Its territory is 9.640 million km 2. China itself consists of four key cities, 22 provinces, and also wins in size at the expense of five more autonomous regions. It has access to the Pacific Ocean and borders immediately with 14 countries on the Eurasian continent.
An area of 9.826 million km 2 puts the United States of America in third place, despite the endless desire to be a leader in everything. The economy of this country is considered one of the most significant in the world. Baseball and fast food were invented here, but, unfortunately, it is in the USA that the largest number of tornadoes occur in a year, which constantly cause significant damage. It includes 50 states, each of which has its own unusual flavor or lifestyle. It borders only three countries, Mexico and Canada, and also, thanks to a small part separated from the country in the very north, also Russia.
From the previous country, which is its neighbor, Canada in terms of area has not gone so far, it occupies 9.976 million km 2. At the same time, it would never get into the top of the 10 largest countries in the world in terms of population, because it wins only by its territory, but by no means by the number of people, of whom only 34 million live here. Very low rate, but it does not affect the development of the country. Canada is rightly called the land of lakes, there are an incredible number of them here and many of them are in the top 10 largest around the world. Among them, Medvezhye and Upper are the largest among fresh waters.
The undoubted leader - 17.075 million km 2 is occupied by this country, which is almost twice as much as that of the closest pursuer. Russia is rich in various fossils and resources, neighbors with 18 countries and has the largest length, because while on one side of it people go to bed, on the other they already get up to work. In its expanses, it has more than a hundred different rivers, and the number of reservoirs exceeds the 2 millionth mark. It is also famous for Baikle, which is the deepest lake on the planet. highest point country is Mount Elbrus, its height is 5.5 km.
9th place: - 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: - a state in South America with an area of 2,766,890 km². Argentina is the second largest country in South America. Argentina claims part of the territory of Antarctica, but it is not included in the total territory of the country, because. By international standards, Antarctica is a neutral territory.
7th place: - a state in South Asia with an area of 3,287,263 km². India is the third largest country in Asia.
6th place: - 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: - a state in South America with an area of 8,514,877 km². Brazil - largest country in South America.
4th place: USA is 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 United States is still smaller than China in area.
3rd place: - 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 country in North America by area. with an area of 9,984,670 km².
The largest country in the world - Russia, its area for 2019 is 17,124,442 km² (with Crimea) . Russia is both in Europe and in Asia. The area of the European part of Russia is about 3.986 million km², which is 7 times more than the area of the second in this indicator European country- Ukraine. European part Russia accounts for about 40% of the territory of all 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 noticeably larger than the area of any Asian country. In this way,Russia is the largest country in terms of area in both Europe and Asia.
Map of Russia in 2019 (with Crimea):
Russia (with Crimea) on the globe:
The largest states by area by continents and parts of the world
The largest country in Asia - Russia (the area of the Asian part of Russia is 13.1 million km²)
The largest country in Europe - Russia (the area of the European part of Russia is 3.986 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 126.4 million people.
8th place: Bangladesh - a state in South Asia with a population of 169.5 million people.
7th place: Nigeria - a state in West Africa with a population of 198.6 million people.
6th place: Brazil - population 209.5 million people.
5th place: Pakistan - a state in South Asia with a population of 212.7 million people.
4th place: Indonesia - a state in South-East Asia with a population of 266.3 million people.
3rd place: USA - population 327.2 million people.
2nd place: India - population 1.357 billion people.
The largest country in the world by population is China. Population - 1.394 billion people. But, according to scientists, China will lose its leadership in this indicator in 2022, because. it will be surpassed by India, which has a higher population growth rate. At the beginning of 2019, the population of India is 97% of the population of China.
The largest states in terms of population by continent and parts of the world
Asia's largest country in terms of population is China (1.394 billion people)
The largest country in Europe in terms of population is Russia (the population of the European part of Russia is 114 million people)
Africa's largest country in terms of population - Nigeria (198.6 million people)
The largest country in South America by population is Brazil (209.5 million people)
The largest country in North America by population is the USA (327.2 million people)
The largest country in Oceania by population is Australia (25.2 million people)
