Here are the 7 largest countries in the world by area, ranked in descending order:
1. Russia
- Area: 17,098,246 square kilometers (6,601,668 square miles)
- Key Features:
- Largest country in the world, spanning Europe and Asia.
- Home to vast forests, tundras, and the world's deepest lake, Lake Baikal.
2. Canada
- Area: 9,984,670 square kilometers (3,855,101 square miles)
- Key Features:
- Largest country in the Western Hemisphere.
- Known for its wilderness, Arctic tundra, and the Rocky Mountains.
3. United States
- Area: 9,826,675 square kilometers (3,794,100 square miles)
- Key Features:
- Includes 50 states and several territories.
- Features diverse landscapes like the Grand Canyon, Great Plains, and Alaska.
4. China
- Area: 9,596,961 square kilometers (3,705,407 square miles)
- Key Features:
- Largest country in Asia by population.
- Known for deserts, mountains, and the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers.
5. Brazil
- Area: 8,515,767 square kilometers (3,287,956 square miles)
- Key Features:
- Largest country in South America.
- Home to the Amazon Rainforest and River.
6. Australia
- Area: 7,692,024 square kilometers (2,969,907 square miles)
- Key Features:
- Smallest continent but a massive country.
- Known for the Outback, Great Barrier Reef, and unique wildlife.
7. India
- Area: 3,287,263 square kilometers (1,269,219 square miles)
- Key Features:
- Seventh-largest country, known for its cultural diversity.
- Features the Himalayas, Thar Desert, and vast plains.
These countries cover diverse climates, ecosystems, and cultural regions, making them geopolitically and geographically significant!
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