Largest Country in The World Today

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Largest country in the world today - The countries of the world have a different area of difference. When we look at the map of the world then we will see different colors of the land. The different colors have their meaning or significance. If more detail, then we will see the boundaries of each country. If we are observant and pay attention then it will find a big country and some are not big Elliana wong. Physically or in size, the territory of the country is different from one another. In this opportunity we will discuss the world's largest country seen from its territory. Here are the descriptions.

1. Russia (17.1 million km2)

To connect its vast territory, Russia has the world's longest train route, the Trans Siberian train route Russia is the largest country in the world with a total land area of 17.1 million km2. The country is located on two different continents namely continental Europe and the Asian continent. Thus, it can be assumed that Russia is the largest country in continental Europe and Asia. Like China, the country also has borders with 14 countries. However, Russia has no tropical area in the region, although there are wet summers in some parts of southern Russia. The world's largest terrestrial biomes, Taiga, extend from the eastern Canda to the entire Russian region. The country also has very many natural resources in the form of petroleum, natural gas, precious metals as well as diamonds. However, due to the topographical and less friendly climate, the exploitation of these resources is less developed.

2. Canada (9.98 million km2)

Canada has one of the world's most famous waterfalls: Niagara Falls Canada is the largest country in the Americas and the second largest in the world with a total area of 9.98 million km2. The country also has a coastline of 202.308 km2. Canada is one of the lowest population-density countries in the world, with a density of only 4 people per km2. Located between the United States and the North Pole, Canada has a very cold and unfriendly climate. However, there are areas in the south, on the border with the United States, which is perfect for agricultural and residential activities, more than half of Canada's population live in the area. Like the United States, the country is divided into three parts, with the western part bordered by the Rocky Mountains, the central area is a prairie suitable for wheat and canola farming, while the eastern region is the center of major Canadian cities such as Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa.

3. United States (9.63 million km2)

 United States has a variety of landscapes and biodiversity. The United States has an area of 9.63 million km2, slightly wider than that of China but is slightly smaller compared to Canada. The country borders Canada to the north and Mexico in the south, due to its central culture, the United States has diverse landscapes and flora and fauna. The two major landscapes are the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi River separating the country into three parts. The Pacific state located in the west of the Rocky Mountains has a tropical climate and a very long coastline of California. The central state is home to the very fertile great Plains, the area stretches from Canada in the north to Mexico in the south, this area is perfect for farming. The eastern state is located on the east side of the Mississippi River, this area is an industrial center and residents of the United States. The majority of major cities such as Boston, Pennsylvania, Washington, and New York are located in this eastern coastal area.

 

4. People's Republic of China (9.6 million km2)

 China's climate varies greatly from tropical climates in the south to the cold climate in the north China, the United States, and Canada cover almost 11% of the surface area of the Earth. China itself has a land area of about 9.6 million km2, placing it in position 4 in the top 10 largest countries in the world. China has a border with 14 countries which among others are Afghanistan in the West, Russia to the north, and Vietnam in the south. China is the largest country entirely located in the Asian continent, in Asia itself, only greater Russia, although the country is often regarded as a European country. The climate and geographical conditions in China are very diverse, in the northern regions such as Heilongjiang, the air temperature is generally below freezing, in the center, there is the 4th largest desert in the world namely the Gobi desert, while the southern majority has a tropical climate. China has a population of about 1.35 billion people, this number is divided into 56 known ethnic groups with hundreds and even thousands of other ethnic groups that have not been recorded. The country has the largest population of 18 Muslims in the world and the 19th largest Christian in the world. The country also has a very much doctor although the ratio is low, with 1.9 doctors per 1000 inhabitants, China has more physicians than the Qatari population.

  5. Brazil (8.51 million km2)

 The Amazon rainforest in Brazil is the world's largest rain forest Brazil is the largest country in South America with an area of 8.51 million km2. The country is home to the world's largest rainforests, the Amazon rainforest. The forest is so thick and big that researchers and explorers have found some human tribes that have never been in contact with the outside world. The country has a fairly long coastline in terms of the east, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, which is 8.000 km long. The majority of Brazil's major cities are located on coastal shores such as Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.