Which Country Has the Largest Land Area?
One nation stands out as the country with the largest land area, and that's Russia.
Russia occupies the largest land area among all recognized nations, according to Britannica. Its total area spans 6,592,846 square miles, equivalent to 17,075,400 square km. This is nearly half of China, the country ranking second in land area with 3,624,807 square miles. Russia alone constitutes 12.6 percent of the global land area, with its territory stretching across northern Asia and the eastern third of Europe.
A significant portion of Russia's 142 million population resides in the European part of the country, particularly in major cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg. The harsh climates in Russia's North and Far East regions contribute to the country's lower population density in those areas, with most residents concentrated in the southern parts where urban areas are more established.
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