Do you know the 5 largest countries in the world by land area? We certainly know that Brazil is very large, but compared to the top 4, it may seem small! Check out the largest landmasses in the world and some interesting facts about them! The most curious thing is that some of them don't have such large populations. Even the country with the largest population in the world, India, doesn't even make this list.
What are the Largest Countries in the World?
5: Brazil
Everyone knows that Brazil is a nation of continental proportions; just look at a map to realize the enormous proportion of South America it occupies. And more than just size, Brazil is a land blessed with soil and temperature. While most of the countries on this list have some uninhabitable areas, both due to temperature and terrain, Brazil is entirely habitable. It also boasts vast arable land. In other words, considering arable land, Brazil is among the two countries with the most land suitable for cultivation, guaranteeing a significant advantage for sectors such as agriculture. Food production in Brazil is so important that even giant countries like the United States and China purchase large quantities of food produced in Brazil, mainly meat, soybeans, and coffee.
4: United States
If we consider only the original territory of the United States, it ranks fourth on this list. But if we add Alaska, the territory the US purchased from Russia, it would rise even higher in this ranking, moving to second place. Like Brazil, the United States also has the privilege of possessing the most habitable and suitable land for farming. And although it has some deserts and areas of extreme cold, it is still a nation whose landmass is largely prosperous. It is no surprise that the US is one of the countries with the largest plantations, even though it is a first-world country that prioritizes more technological sectors over sectors like agriculture. The United States currently has the largest GDP in the world and was the first superpower of the 20th and 21st centuries.
3: China
China was once the most populous nation in the world, and today it is second, second only to India. However, in terms of land area, China ranks third, meaning that in addition to being overpopulated, it also has a large continental area. It also has ample land suitable for farming, but also mountainous terrain that could be a hindrance. This is why the Chinese are very methodical and try to maximize every square meter of their crops, optimizing everything to the maximum. Today, China is the world's largest producer and exporter, and unlike the 1990s, it no longer just produces cheap materials; it has also become a technology hub, rivaling the United States in this regard.
2: Canada
Although Canada has a small population, it boasts the second-largest global territory. Unlike the previously mentioned countries, much of it is uninhabited due to the harsh cold. Therefore, the country's population distribution is quite uneven, with most of its population density concentrated in a small area. Canada isn't particularly known for its agricultural activities, for reasons already mentioned, but it is a well-developed country with abundant mineral resources, making its soil highly valued. An interesting fact about Canada is its multiple cultural influences, primarily from France, England, and the United States. However, today, many Chinese and Brazilians live in Canada, due to its high HDI and attractive and friendly social policies.
1: Russia
Russia is the largest country on the planet. And even the other four countries on this list seem small compared to it. Most of Russia's land area was conquered through wars many centuries ago, and for this very reason, there are many different ethnicities in Russia today. Contrary to what most people imagine, the population is not composed solely of typical Europeans/Slavs. There are many Russians with an Eastern profile. Today, Russia is known primarily for its military strength, being considered the second most powerful in the world in this regard.