Top Ten Largest Countries in the World – 2012

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Previously we have discussed the richest, poorest and most educated countries in the world. This article focuses on the countries which are the largest countries in the world. The following list is developed on the basis of square miles a country’s territory is covering. Let’s find out largest country in the world and the top ten largest countries by area in the world 2011-2012.

10. Algeria

Algeria is the 10th largest country in the world with an area of 919,595 square miles

9. Kazakhstan

At the 9th position we have Kazakhstan with an area of 1,052,089 square miles.

8. Argentina

Argentina becomes the 8th largest country in the world with an area of 1,073,518 square miles.

7. India

India takes the 7th position with an area of 1,269,219 square miles.

6. Australia

Australia is at the 6th position with an area of 2,988,901 square miles.

5. Brazil

Brazil takes the 5th position with an area of 3,287,612 square miles.

4. China

With an area of 3,705,407 square miles, China takes the 4th position.

3. United States

United States takes the 3rd largest country in the world with an area of 3,794,100 square miles.

2. Canada

Canada covers an area of 3,855,102 aquare miles and becomes the second largest country in the world.

1.     Russia

Russia becomes the largest country in the world with an area of 6,601,668 square miles.

4 thoughts on “Top Ten Largest Countries in the World – 2012

  1. What’s with the Weed flag? Canada’s flag has the Maple leaf. /:
    Care to check first before you post?

  2. Since the break-up of the Soviet Union Canada is the second largest counry in area next to Antarctica, is it not?

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