Different News Desk: According to the United Nations, the number of countries in the whole world is now 195. 193 of them are members of the United Nations. And some of these countries are quite small in size. There are also countries which can easily accommodate 30-40 small countries. A wide variety of landforms have therefore come together within the vast expanse of the country. Today we will introduce the 10 largest countries in the world by size.
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Russia
is the largest country in the world. When you hear the size of Russia, your eyes will open, it is 1 crore 70 lakh 98 thousand 242 square kilometers. The vast country extends over a large part of Northern Asia as well as Eastern Europe. The capital Moscow is one of the largest cities in Europe. The country's currency is the Russian ruble. Russia has a rich heritage in art, literature and architecture.
It is almost twice the size of Canada, the second largest country in the world. The country has a great influence on world politics. 11 percent of the world's fertile land is in Russia. However, 60 percent of the country's area is uninhabitable due to the extreme cold climate. The two coldest inhabited places on Earth are Vamiakone and Verkhoyansk in Russia.
Canada
is the second largest in the world and the first in North America. It is a very rich country due to the presence of many types of minerals including oil, natural gas. There is also no dearth of fresh water sources. Despite being such a huge country, Canada has a very small population, under 40 million.
Canada has different names for Niagara Falls, bears, wolves, and cougars or mountain lions. Canada has the longest coastline in the world. Unbelievably, there are two million lakes in Canada, big and small.
The United
States is the third largest country in the world and the second largest country in North America with an area of 98 lakh 33 thousand 517 square kilometers. It gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1776 and is currently one of the world's superpowers. Deserts, temperate regions, and extreme cold regions—all are to be found in this diverse terrain. This diversity is also reflected in art, music, literature and festivals. The country's currency is the US dollar.
Apart from famous natural wonders like Rocky Mountains, Yellowstone National Park, Death Valley, Grand Canyon, USA is also famous for various man-made structures.
China
95 lakh 96 thousand 960 square kilometers, China's position is fourth in the world. Meanwhile, India has recently climbed to the top of the list of the world's most populous countries.
China is famous for its diverse topography, combining the Tibetan Plateau, the Gobi Desert, the fertile plains of the Yangtze and Yellow River valleys, and mountains such as the Himalayas. The country has many ancient traditions and is also known for the Great Wall of China and the Giant Panda. The country is also economically strong.
Brazil
Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world and the largest in South America. The country of 85 lakh 15 thousand 770 square kilometers is famous for the largest tropical forest in the world. The impression of living of people of various ethnic groups is reflected in the music, dance, festivals and literature here.
World Heritage Christ the Redeemer is the major attraction here. Fans of Brazil football team are spread all over the world including Bangladesh.
Australia
is the sixth largest country in the world with an area of 7.7 million 41 thousand 220 square kilometers. It is the only country which has an entire continent named after it.
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Australia is known for its unique and diverse landscape. Australia's Aboriginal culture, British colonialism and immigration from Europe, Asia and the Middle East have led to the development of many cultures; Which has influenced the country's arts, cuisine, festivals and sports. The country has a different name as the habitat of kangaroos. Likewise, Australia's cricket team is also known around the world.
India
is the most populous country in the world. The location of the country of 32 lakh 87 thousand 263 square kilometers is in South-Asia. The country's major attraction is its diverse topography, with the towering Himalayan mountains, fertile plains along the Ganges River, tropical rainforests of the Western Ghats and coastal areas along the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. India, which has thousands of years of history and heritage, is famous for being home to various ethnic groups.
India is also home to the largest number of tigers and Asian elephants in the world. Similarly, various types of animals and birds including rhinoceros, black deer, gharial, red panda are seen in the forest of the country.
Argentina
Argentina is the second largest country in South America with an area of 2.7 million 80 thousand 400 square kilometers. Its position is eighth in the whole world. The country gained independence from Spain in 1816. The currency is the Argentine peso.
The country is known for its rich arts and literature, architecture, music and cuisine. The capital Buenos Aires is famous for its European-style architecture, theaters, museums and colorful nightlife. Football and two legendary players, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, have played a major role in making Argentina known around the world.
Kazakhstan
is the largest country in Central Asia with an area of 2.724 thousand 900 square kilometers. Such a huge country, but the population is less than 2 crores. The country gained independence in 1991 after the breakup of the Soviet Union.
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A country surrounded by land is called a landlocked country. And Kazakhstan is the largest landlocked country in the world. The country consists of vast steppes or flat grassy areas, deserts and mountains. People of various ethnic groups live here. Among them, Kazakhs are traditionally nomadic.
Algeria
is the 10th largest country in the world by size. Algeria is in Africa. The country of 23 lakh 81 thousand 740 square kilometers gained independence from France in 1962.
A large part of Algeria's total area is covered by the famous Sahara desert. Algeria has a rich history culturally. Repeatedly influenced by Arab and French colonial legacies. And this has influenced the architecture, literature, music and food here.
Sources: BBC Science Focus Magazine, The Indian Express
