2nd country in the world by territory. What are the largest countries in the world by area and population?

Hello, my dear researchers! Not so long ago you and I learned on earth. Continuing the theme, we are making the top ten, which will include the largest countries. We will focus on the territory, but we will not forget about the population.

Let's start, perhaps, from the end.

Lesson plan:

Algeria

An honorable tenth place in the world among 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 total land area of ​​the earth's surface, while about 80 percent of the state is covered by the Sahara Desert.

Translated, the name Algeria means “islands”. It became famous for its gas and oil production, ranking 8th and 15th in the world in terms of reserves of these natural resources, respectively. There are also ferrous and non-ferrous metals and ores here.

In Algeria there is an ink lake, which got its name due to its special water composition. Nature has arranged it in such a way 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 connection, a chemical reaction occurs and ink is formed.

Kazakhstan

In ninth place by square kilometers of area is one of the youngest states on the planet - Kazakhstan, approaching the figure of 2,724,902, or 1.82% of the land area. Most of it is located in Asia, and a smaller part belongs to Europe. The Russian-Kazakh border, at 7,512.8 kilometers, 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 water, and scientists cannot explain why this is so.

Kazakhstan became famous throughout the planet for the Baikonur cosmodrome, from where they launched for the first time in the world.

Argentina

The Argentine Republic occupies 2,766,890 square kilometers, or 1.85% of the land area. The second largest country in the South American continent and the eighth in the world.

Argentina means "land of silver". There is a lot of uranium and copper, lead and iron ore. The Argentine capital has the world's longest street, Avenue 9 de Julio, 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 ancient civilizations such as Buddhism and Hinduism, India is also the world's second most populous country, second only to China. According to 2016 data, 1.3 billion people live here.

It was here, where the oldest civilization on earth arose long ago between the Indus and Ganges rivers, where the first chess appeared and the first cotton fabric was made.

Australia

In sixth place is the country from the Southern Hemisphere, Australia, which occupies the entire continent and several other islands. Its area is 7,686,850 sq. km, or 5.16% of the earth's land surface. Both the country and the continent have been named after it since 1824.

Formerly the territory of the Aboriginal people who settled here about 70,000 years ago, Australia is now an economically developed country, ranked 13th in global living standards, with active mining of uranium, coal and zirconium.

Koala bears, kangaroos and marsupial wolves also live here, which cannot be found in other parts of the world.

Brazil

The top five includes the largest state in South America, the Federative 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 “land of the true cross”, then it became known as “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 mahogany species PauBrasil.

Every Brazilian is a football player and a participant in carnivals. The largest river on the planet, the Amazon, 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 apple producer.

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 largest with a territory of 9,518,900 square meters, occupying 6.39% of the earth's landmass, slightly inferior to the Chinese, and also the third largest in terms of population with a population of 322,762,000 people.

The United States despairs of its unique legal system: the basic law, the Constitution, adopted back in 1787, is in force to this day, supplemented only by a few amendments. Despite this, America has the palm in terms of the number of crimes.

One country has 6 time zones, and its 50 states are so different that the smallest Roy Island is located on 4000 square kilometers, the largest area of ​​Alaska is 1,717,854 sq. km.

China

Bronze in area goes to China with a territory of 6.44% of the total land area of ​​9,598,077 sq. km. But in terms of the number of inhabitants, no one has caught up with the People's Republic of China.

China's population 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 at all surprising that northern Chinese do not understand the inhabitants of southern China.

Canada

Canada takes silver. 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 uninhabited due to climatic conditions .

The Indian word “kanata” meant “settlement”, “village”. Heard by the French explorer and founder Cartier in 1536 among the local Iroquois residents, it took root and began to denote the name of the country.

Canada has the longest coastline, numbering 202,080 kilometers. There are also the largest number of lakes here than in all countries combined - more than 3 million. They provide 1/5 of the world's total fresh water supply.

On Canadian territory there is the northernmost point on earth - Alert Station, where the Canadian Armed Forces are located.

Russia

Can you guess the first time who is on the top step of the pedestal with gold?

We can also be proud of our country because it is the largest in area! Russia has 17,125,191 square kilometers, located on 11.5% of the earth's land surface in both Europe and Asia, sharing common borders with 18 other states. The Russian territory can be compared 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 one of the ten largest in terms of population, ranking 9th.

On the territory of our country there is the largest plain in the world - the West Siberian.

The longest railway on the planet, the Trans-Siberian Railway, runs here, connecting the 9,298 km distance between Moscow and Vladivostok, crossing 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 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 on land. In the entire history of states, the largest in 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”.

On our entire planet there are about 200 countries and territories, which are located on 148,940,000 square meters. km of land. Some of the states occupy a small area (Monaco 2 sq. km), while others extend over several million square kilometers. It is noteworthy that the largest states occupied about 50% of the land.

2,382,740 sq. km.

(ADR) ranks tenth among the largest countries in the world and is the largest state on the African continent. The capital of the state bears the name of the country - Algeria. The area of ​​the state is 2,381,740 sq. km. It is washed by the Mediterranean Sea, and most of the territory is occupied by the largest desert in the world, the Sahara.

2,724,902 sq. km.

It ranks ninth in the ranking of countries with the largest territory. Its area is 2,724,902 sq. km. This is the largest state without access to the world's oceans. The country owns part of the Caspian Sea and the inland Aral Sea. Kazakhstan has land borders with four Asian countries and Russia. The border area with Russia is one of the longest in the world. Most of the territory is occupied by deserts and steppes. The population of the country as of 2016 is 17,651,852 people. The capital is the city of Astana - one of the most populated in Kazakhstan.

2,780,400 sq. km.

(2,780,400 sq. km.) is the eighth largest country in the world by territory and the second largest in South America. The capital of the state, Buenos Aires is the largest city in Argentina. The territory of the country stretches from north to south. This causes a variety of natural and climatic zones. The Andes mountain system stretches along the western border, and the eastern part is washed by the Atlantic Ocean. The north of the country has a subtropical climate, while the south has cold deserts with harsh weather conditions. Argentina was given its name in the 16th century by the Spaniards, who assumed that its depths contained large amounts of silver (argentum - translated as silver). The colonists were wrong; there was very little silver.

3,287,590 sq. km.

Located on an area of ​​3,287,590 sq. km. She comes in second place by population(1,283,455,000 people), giving way to China and seventh place among the largest countries in the world. Its shores are washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. The country got its name from the Indus River, on the banks of which the first settlements appeared. Before British colonization, India was the richest country. It was there that Columbus sought to go in search of wealth, but ended up in America. The official capital of the country is New Delhi.

7,686,859 sq.km.

(Union of Australia) is located on the continent of the same name and occupies its entire territory. The state also occupies the island of Tasmania and other islands of the Pacific and Indian oceans. The total area covered by Australia is 7,686,850 sq. km. The capital of the state is the city of Canberra - the largest in Australia. Most of the country's water bodies are salty. The largest salt lake is Eyre. The continent is washed by the Indian Ocean, as well as the seas of the Pacific Ocean.

8,514,877 sq. km.

- the largest state on the continent of South America, it ranks fifth in terms of territory in the world. On an area of ​​8,514,877 sq. km. 203,262,267 citizens live. The capital bears the name of the country - Brazil (Brasilia) and is one of the largest cities in the state. Brazil borders all the countries of South America and is washed by the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern side.

9,519,431 sq. km.

USA(USA) is one of the largest countries located on the North American continent. Its total area is 9,519,431 sq. km. The United States ranks fourth in terms of territory and third in population in the world. The number of living citizens is 321,267,000 people. The capital of the state is Washington. The country is divided into 50 states, as well as Colombia, the federal district. The USA borders Canada, Mexico and Russia. The territory is washed by three oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic.

9,598,962 sq. km.

(People's Republic of China) tops the top three with the largest territory. This is not only a country with one of the largest areas, but also with a huge population, the number of which ranks first in the world. On an area of ​​9,598,962 sq. km. 1,374,642,000 people live. China is located on the Eurasian continent and borders 14 countries. The part of the mainland where China is located is washed by the Pacific Ocean and seas. The capital of the state is Beijing. The state includes 31 territorial entities: 22 provinces, 4 centrally subordinate cities (“mainland China”) and 5 autonomous regions.

9,984,670 sq. km.

With an area of ​​9,984,670 sq. km. ranks second in the ranking largest countries in the world across the territory. It is located on the mainland of North America, and is washed by three oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic. Canada borders the USA, Denmark and France. The state includes 13 territorial entities, of which 10 are called provinces, and 3 are called territories. The country's population is 34,737,000 people. The capital of Canada is Ottawa - one of the largest cities in the country. Conventionally, the state is divided into four parts: the Canadian Cordillera, the elevated plain of the Canadian Shield, the Appalachians and the Great Plains. Canada is called the land of lakes, the most popular of which are Superior, whose area measures 83,270 square meters (the largest freshwater lake in the world), and Medvezhye, which is one of the TOP 10 largest lakes in the world.

17,125,407 sq. km.

(Russian Federation) occupies a leading position among the largest countries in terms of area. The Russian Federation is located on an area of ​​17,125,407 sq. km on the largest continent of Eurasia and occupies a third of it. Despite its vast territory, Russia ranks only ninth in terms of population density, the number of which is 146,267,288. The capital of the state is the city of Moscow - this is the most populated part of the country. The Russian Federation includes 46 regions, 22 republics and 17 subjects called territories, federal cities and autonomous okrugs. The country borders on 17 countries by land and 2 by sea (USA and Japan). There are more than a hundred rivers in Russia, the length of which exceeds 10 kilometers - these are the Amur, Don, Volga and others. In addition to rivers, the country is home to more than 2 million fresh and salt water bodies. One of the most famous, Fr. Baikal is the deepest lake in the world. The highest point of the state is Mount Elbrus, whose height is about 5.5 km.

Surely everyone knows that the largest in the world is Russia. TravelAsk wants to introduce you to its scale.

Largest territory

Russia is the largest country in the world, with an area of ​​17.1 million square kilometers, which is approximately twice the size of Canada, the country with the second largest area. And this is one sixth of all the land on the planet.

By the way, if Antarctica were a state, it would rank second in the world after Russia, with an area of ​​14.4 million square kilometers.

In the 18th century, Russia was the third largest empire in human history. Its territory began from European Poland and ended in North American Alaska.

Russia grew especially during the reign of the Romanov dynasty. Each monarch left to his heir a larger country than he had received from his predecessor.

Russia is almost twice as large (1.8 to be precise). The area of ​​the country is approximately equal to the entire planet Pluto.

The Russian Federation has borders with 16 countries, and this is the largest border in the world. The total length of the borders is 60 thousand kilometers, 20 thousand of them are land.

Russia is the only state whose territory is washed by twelve seas.

The country has 10 time zones, as it has a large extent from West to East.

In terms of population, Russia ranks seventh in the world, the country is home to about 145 million people, and 79% of the population are Russian.

Harsh climate

Russia has a very different climate. So, in winter the average temperature is +5 degrees, and at the same time in Novosibirsk -15 degrees. But the Oymyakon region of Yakutia is breaking records: here the average monthly temperature in January is -61 degrees.

Nowhere else in the world are there places where people constantly live and work at such low temperatures. By the way, it was in Oymyakon that the lowest air temperature in history was recorded - 71.2 degrees. This happened in 1924.

Interesting facts about Russia

Fact No. 1. The West Siberian Plain is the largest plain on the planet.

Fact No. 2. Forests occupy about 60% of the territory of all countries.

Fact No. 4. There are many bodies of water in Russia: 2.5 million rivers and 3 million lakes.

Fact No. 5. Russia is considered a European country, but 2/3 of the country is located in Asia.

Fact No. 6. The longest railway in the world is located in Russia. This is the Trans-Siberian railway. The Great Siberian Way connects Moscow and, at 9,298 kilometers long, it crosses 8 time zones, 16 rivers, and passes through 87 cities and towns.

Fact No. 7. Siberian Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world and the largest source of fresh water on the planet.

The lake has 23 cubic kilometers of water. All the world's largest rivers must flow for almost a year to fill a basin of this size.

Fact No. 7. Russia is separated from America by 4 kilometers. This is the distance between the islands in the Bering Strait: Ratmanov (Russia) and Kruzenshtern ().

Fact No. 8. Before the 1917 revolution, the Russian family was one of the largest in the world. In Russia it was believed that 8 children in a family was very few. It was normal to have 12–14 children.

Fact No. 9. The Moscow Kremlin is the largest medieval fortress in the world.

The total length of the Kremlin walls is 2235 meters.

Fact No. 10. Russia has the largest reserves of natural gas, peat, timber, salt, drinking water, crabs, sturgeon, tin, zinc, titanium, niobium, nickel, iron ores, diamonds, and silver.

Fact No. 11. The country has 103 nature reserves, 43 giant national parks and 70 game reserves. The total area of ​​specially protected natural areas in Russia is about 600 thousand square kilometers, which is approximately 4% of the entire area of ​​the country. The park area in Moscow is much larger than in any Western city.

Thus, Izmailovsky Park has an area of ​​15.34 sq. km, which is six times larger than Central Park, beloved by New Yorkers.

Fact No. 12. The Siberian taiga is the largest forest in the world.

Fact No. 13. 40 percent of Europe's area is the territory of the Russian Federation.

Fact No. 14. Russian oil and gas pipelines are very long: almost 260 thousand kilometers.

Fact No. 15. Russia also has the largest volume of renewable water resources in the world. It is 4498 km3.

Who else is in the lead?

It ranks second in area, its dimensions are 9,984,670 square kilometers. However, despite the high standard of living, it is sparsely populated: there are only 3.5 Canadians per square kilometer. It's all about the harsh climate.

China rightfully occupies third place. Its area is 9,598,962 square kilometers. It is the most populous country.

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, is a state 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 the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, and the main river, Chelif, flows within 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 the current president, and the parliament is located in the city of Oran. Algeria has the largest and most modern army in Africa, Russia supplies Algeria with weapons, and the Algerian government allocates large budget funds 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 the strong wind 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

Rating participant Kazakhstan continues the statistics of the 10 largest countries in the world by area and occupies an even larger 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, on the 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. The settlement was also not facilitated by the 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 large cities, much further from the west and mountainous areas. The majority are 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 with a 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 accommodates a billion population and is part of India's natural resources are large, with forests accounting for 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 of 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 you can cook crocodile according to the best recipe or roast 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 giant-sized waterfalls, sunbathe on golden sand, and 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. The Federal Republic is now divided into 26 states and the capital district. Each of them has powers at the legislative level. Brazilians speak 175 languages, but the official language is 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 lying in the bowels of the earth, iron ore, manganese, gold, bauxite, oil and gas can be distinguished. Mining of precious metals, gems, crystal, diamonds and rare red-orange topaz is thriving.

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 recent years has made a move 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 as 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 the 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. More and more people are moving from rural areas to big cities, particularly Beijing, where major industries are located. Urbanization in the country is booming, but this also contributes to environmental pollution. 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.

As in the time of Mao Zedong, the communist parties of 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.

Recently, the division of the population into rich and poor has become 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 be the first in everything; traffic rules are practically not observed here, 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 the right ones based on 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. The Russian Federation occupies a third of Eurasia and is one of the ten most populated countries on the planet. The largest population lives in Moscow, the capital of the 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, own production almost ceased, 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, and natural gas and oil are produced. Agriculture did not always develop correctly; in the 90s there was no government support; 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 state 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.

There are many different countries on the map of our planet. Some of them are small, but this does not prevent them from being interesting places for travelers.

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Other tourists visit larger countries, where they can see more beautiful and interesting places. Let's look at the largest countries by area in the world.

Classification of states

According to the classification of area, giant countries are divided into large, significant, medium, small, small countries and micro states.

Top 10

• Russian Federation;
• Canada;
• China;
• Brazil;
• Australia;
• India;
• Argentina;
• Kazakhstan;
• Algeria.

If you look at the territories of the countries, you can immediately see that Russia is in first place. Almost two times less - Canada, USA, China and Brazil.

The area of ​​each state is very large, which can exceed the entire continent of Australia in volume.

Russia

This state has the official name Russian Federation. The abbreviation RF is also often used.

Russia has a large territory of 17,098,242 km, and is located on the Eurasian continent. The capital of the Russian Federation is Moscow.

In terms of its territory, the Russian Federation has no competition with the oceans - Pacific, Atlantic, Indian. Our state is located in Europe and Asia at the same time.

The territory of Europe alone of this state significantly exceeds the size of the territory of any of the European countries.

Russia occupies approximately 12.5% ​​of the land on our planet where people live. Our country is distinguished by a large number of natural resources. The population of the Russian Federation is more than 146 million people.

The collapse of the Soviet Union did not affect the situation; Russia remained in the leading position, occupying 11.5% of the total land area.

A significant part of its area is located on the Asian part of the continent, where people cannot live. In the western part there is the East European Plain, which is separated from the Asian part by the Ural Mountains.

The country is the richest in the world in terms of resource reserves. Russia is the longest country in terms of length, spanning 11 time zones.

The number of neighboring states is also large - the Russian Federation shares its border with 18 other states. The total length of the border is almost 61,000 km, of which 38 pass by sea.

Canada

This country is in second place for its area of ​​9,984,670 km2. Everywhere, except for the extreme southern territories, taiga predominates in this country.

A significant part of the country's population lives in the southeastern plains, where the St. Lawrence River is located. The center of Canada is Ottawa, which occupies 42% of the continent.

Canada holds the record for the largest area of ​​borders due to the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean. A significant part of the territory is not suitable for life, so the density of inhabitants is not high, one of the smallest on the entire planet.

There are 34 million people living in the country - the same number live in Tokyo. This has its positive aspects - clean ecology makes it a desirable place to visit and live for many people

China

The full name of the country is the People's Republic of China. Sometimes it is called the People's Republic of China. China is located in East Asia and is considered the second largest country on this continent.

This state is in third place in the world, and has an area of ​​9,598,962 km2. On the territory of this country there are different forms of relief - mountains, desert plateaus and large flat areas.

The nature in China is very different, and when traveling around this country, you can visit cold deserts, subtropical forests, and plains.

The climate in different places in China is also different - in the southeast there is a subtropical climate, in the northwest there is a sharply continental (arid) climate, and on the southern coast of the country monsoons prevail.

Shanghai is considered the most populated among all large cities. China is the most populous country in the world, the Chinese make up a sixth of the world's population, and in the future this ratio will tilt even more towards China.

At the same time, the country's population occupies 10% of its area - cities and villages are located along rivers and the seashore. In recent years, the country has taken a leading position in the global economy and industry.

USA

The United States of America (USA) is also simply called America. The area of ​​this state is 9519431 km2.

The country has a combination of landforms such as plains, lowlands, plateaus and mountains. The main metropolis of the USA is Washington.

This state has the most technologically advanced army, a high level of income and occupies a leading position in the world economy.

A large area lies between two oceans, and a significant part of it is occupied by plains, which are surrounded by mountains in the west, forests and swamps in the east. In the north of the state there is a large system of lakes.

In addition to part of the continent, the state includes various islands in the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Niagara Falls is located near the border with Canada.

Brazil

The full official name of this country is the Federative Republic of Brazil. The territory of the state is 8,514,877 km2, thanks to which it ranks first in South America.

In the north of the country is the Amazon Plain, a large valley that surrounds the Amazon River. This state is also one of the most populated in the world.

This area is the largest lowland in the world and the least populated area on the planet.

The south and east of the country consists of highlands - the large Brazilian and the Guiana, separated from the main massif by the Amazon.

The narrow Atlantic Plain, where it meets the ocean, forms beaches, lagoons and natural harbors. The country's main attraction is the Amazon and its tropical jungles, which are declining due to deforestation.

The country is famous for its carnivals in Rio de Janeiro and its sporting achievements, and is home to a large number of world football stars.

Organized on a federal basis, the country includes 26 states plus the capital district. Each of the administrative units of the state is vested with broad powers in different areas. In addition, there is a division into regions, of which there are five.

Australia

The official name of the country is the Commonwealth of Australia. The territory of this country is 7692024 km2. A large part of the state contains deserts and low-lying areas.

Australia has its own continent. It is the largest country in Oceania. In terms of quality of life, this state is in second place in the world.

The capital of Australia is Canberra, an artificially created city. Thanks to a thoughtful layout that takes into account the features of the landscape, the city is a model of urban planning. The capital of Australia is home to 380 thousand people; you can explore the city in a day.

India

The official name of the country is the Republic of India. The area of ​​the state is 3,287,263 km2. India has the second largest population in the world.

More than 1.3 billion people live in the country, and according to statistics, it continues to grow. There are 357 people per km2 in India.

Different parts of this state are dominated by different climates - tropical dry, tropical humid, subtropical monsoon and highland.

Argentina

The full name of the country is the Argentine Republic. The area of ​​this state is 2,780,400 km2.

The nature of the state is extremely diverse, because this country has a large extent from north to south and there are different reliefs on its territory.

In the northern and eastern parts of the state there are plains, and in the western and southern parts there are hills.

Kazakhstan

The official name of this state is the Republic of Kazakhstan. Also, the abbreviated version of the Republic of Kazakhstan is sometimes used as the name of this country.

The state has an area of ​​2,724,902 km2. 36% of its area is desert. 35% of the state is steppe.

Semi-desert is located on 18% of the area of ​​Kazakhstan. Forests cover 5.9% of the state's territory.

Algeria

The full name of this state is the Algerian People's Democratic Republic or ADR.

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The area of ​​this country is 2381740 km2. 80% of the country's area is occupied by the Sahara Desert, which consists of separate rocky and sandy deserts.