10 Largest Countries in the World By Mike Kaplan Last updated on You probably know the world’s made up of a ton of countries, but ever catch yourself wondering which ones take up the most space? Some nations sprawl so far, their borders practically touch multiple time zones and climates, covering millions of square miles.

Russia's European portion is roughly 4,000,000 km2, which is around 40% of the total landmass of Europe, making Russia the largest country in Europe; and its Asian portion, which covers all of Northern Asia, is around 13,100,000 km2, making Russia the largest country in Asia.

Discover the world's 100 largest countries ranked by total land area in square kilometers (2026). Complete directory features Russia (17M km²), Canada, USA, China, Brazil and more with accurate area measurements, continental locations, global land share percentages and detailed country profiles. Essential geographic reference for researchers, market analysts, logistics professionals and real ...

The largest country in the world is Russia with a total area of 17,098,242 Km² (6,601,665 mi²) and a land area of 16,376,870 Km² (6,323,142 mi²), equivalent to 11% of the total world's landmass of 148,940,000 Km² (57,506,032 square miles). See also: Tot. Area (Km²) Tot. Area (mi²)

Diving into the world’s largest countries gives you a glimpse into how geography shapes everything—cultures, weather, even the news headlines. These huge places are packed with natural wonders, people, and lifestyles you might not expect.