Russia

Largest country in the world, spanning Europe and Asia, area: 17,125,000 sq km.

Canada

Second-largest country, known for its cold climate, area: 9,984,670 sq km.

China

Third-largest country, major global power, area: 9,572,900 sq km.

United States

Fourth-largest, renowned for economic and military strength, area: 9,525,067 sq km.

Brazil

Largest country in South America, area: 8,515,767 sq km.

Australia

Only country-continent, area: 7,692,202 sq km.

India

Seventh-largest, diverse and populous, area: 3,287,263 sq km.

Argentina

Eighth-largest, rich in natural resources, area: 2,780,400 sq km.

Kazakhstan

Ninth-largest, largest landlocked country, area: 2,724,900 sq km.

Algeria

Largest country in Africa, area: 2,381,741 sq km.