Countries of the Earth
The 15 Largest Countries
rank | country | total area | borders | coastline | highest | lowest |
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1 | Russia | 17,075,200 km² | 19,990 km | 37,653 km | 5,642 m | -28 m |
2 | Canada | 9,976,140 km² | 8,893 km | 243,791 km | 5,959 m | 0 m |
3 | China 1 2 | 9,634,057 km² | 22,117 km | 16,840 km | 8,850 m | -154 m |
4 | United States | 9,629,091 km² | 12,034 km | 19,924 km | 6,194 m | -86 m |
5 | Brazil | 8,511,965 km² | 14,691 km | 7,491 km | 3,014 m | 0 m |
6 | Australia | 7,686,850 km² | 0 km | 25,760 km | 2,228 m | -15 m |
7 | India 2 | 3,287,590 km² | 14,103 km | 7,000 km | 8,598 m | 0 m |
8 | Argentina | 2,766,890 km² | 9,665 km | 4,989 km | 6,962 m | -40 m |
9 | Kazakhstan | 2,717,300 km² | 12,012 km | 0 km | 7,010 m | -132 m |
10 | Sudan | 2,505,810 km² | 7,687 km | 853 km | 3,187 m | 0 m |
11 | Algeria | 2,381,740 km² | 6,343 km | 998 km | 3,003 m | -40 m |
12 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2,345,410 km² | 10,744 km | 37 km | 5,109 m | 0 m |
13 | México | 1,972,550 km² | 4,353 km | 9,330 km | 5,610 m | -10 m |
14 | Saudi Arabia | 1,960,582 km² | 4,431 km | 2,640 km | 3,133 m | 0 m |
15 | Indonesia | 1,919,440 km² | 2,830 km | 54,716 km | 5,030 m | 0 m |
Note 1: China includes Tibet, East
Turkistan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, but excludes the
Spratley Islands. Note 2: India, Pakistan, and China claim all or part of Jammu and Kashmir. Total area includes only areas currently occupied. |
The 15 Countries with Longest Land Borders
rank | country | total area | borders | coastline | highest | lowest |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | China 1 2 | 9,634,057 km² | 22,117 km | 16,840 km | 8,850 m | -154 m |
2 | Russia | 17,075,200 km² | 19,990 km | 37,653 km | 5,642 m | -28 m |
3 | Brazil | 8,511,965 km² | 14,691 km | 7,491 km | 3,014 m | 0 m |
4 | India 2 | 3,287,590 km² | 14,103 km | 7,000 km | 8,598 m | 0 m |
5 | United States | 9,629,091 km² | 12,034 km | 19,924 km | 6,194 m | -86 m |
6 | Kazakhstan | 2,717,300 km² | 12,012 km | 0 km | 7,010 m | -132 m |
7 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2,345,410 km² | 10,744 km | 37 km | 5,109 m | 0 m |
8 | Argentina | 2,766,890 km² | 9,665 km | 4,989 km | 6,962 m | -40 m |
9 | Canada | 9,976,140 km² | 8,893 km | 243,791 km | 5,959 m | 0 m |
10 | Mongolia | 1,565,000 km² | 8,162 km | 0 km | 4,374 m | 518 m |
11 | Sudan | 2,505,810 km² | 7,687 km | 853 km | 3,187 m | 0 m |
12 | Mali | 1,240,000 km² | 7,243 km | 0 km | 1,155 m | 23 m |
13 | Pakistan 2 | 803,940 km² | 6,774 km | 1,046 km | 8,611 m | 0 m |
14 | Bolivia | 1,098,580 km² | 6,743 km | 0 km | 6,542 m | 90 m |
15 | Algeria | 2,381,740 km² | 6,343 km | 998 km | 3,003 m | -40 m |
Note 1: China includes Tibet, East
Turkistan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, but excludes the
Spratley Islands. Note 2: India, Pakistan, and China claim all or part of Jammu and Kashmir. Borders reflect only areas currently occupied. |
The 15 Countries with Longest Coastlines
rank | country | total area | borders | coastline | highest | lowest |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Canada | 9,976,140 km² | 8,893 km | 243,791 km | 5,959 m | 0 m |
2 | Indonesia | 1,919,440 km² | 2,830 km | 54,716 km | 5,030 m | 0 m |
3 | Russia | 17,075,200 km² | 19,990 km | 37,653 km | 5,642 m | -28 m |
4 | Philippines | 300,000 km² | 0 km | 36,289 km | 2,954 m | 0 m |
5 | Japan | 377,835 km² | 0 km | 29,751 km | 3,776 m | -4 m |
6 | Australia | 7,686,850 km² | 0 km | 25,760 km | 2,228 m | -15 m |
7 | Norway | 324,220 km² | 2,544 km | 21,925 km | 2,469 m | 0 m |
8 | United States | 9,629,091 km² | 12,034 km | 19,924 km | 6,194 m | -86 m |
9 | China 1 | 9,634,057 km² | 22,117 km | 16,840 km | 8,850 m | -154 m |
10 | New Zealand | 268,680 km² | 0 km | 15,134 km | 3,754 m | 0 m |
11 | Greece | 131,940 km² | 1,228 km | 13,676 km | 2,917 m | 0 m |
12 | United Kingdom | 241,590 km² | 360 km | 12,429 km | 1,343 m | -4 m |
13 | México | 1,972,550 km² | 4,353 km | 9,330 km | 5,610 m | -10 m |
14 | Italy | 301,230 km² | 1,932 km | 7,600 km | 4,748 m | 0 m |
15 | Brazil | 8,511,965 km² | 14,691 km | 7,491 km | 3,014 m | 0 m |
Note 1: China includes Tibet, East
Turkistan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, but excludes the
Spratley Islands. |
The 15 Countries with Highest Mountain Peaks
rank | country | highest peak | elevation |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Nepal | Mount Everest | 8,850 m |
China 1 2 | |||
3 | Pakistan 2 | K2 | 8,611 m |
4 | India 2 | Kanchenjunga | 8,598 m |
5 | Bhutan | Kula Kangri | 7,554 m |
6 | Tajikistan | Pik Ismail Samani | 7,495 m |
7 | Afghanistan | Nowshak (Noshaq) | 7,485 m |
8 | Kyrgyzstan | Jengish Chokusu (Pik Pobedy) | 7,439 m |
9 | Kazakhstan | Khan Tangiri Shyngy (Pik Khan-Tengri) | 7,010 m |
10 | Argentina | Aconcagua | 6,962 m |
11 | Chile | Ojos del Salado | 6,880 m |
12 | Perú | Huascarán | 6,768 m |
13 | Bolivia | Sajama | 6,542 m |
14 | Ecuador | Chimborazo | 6,310 m |
15 | United States | Mount McKinley (Denali) | 6,194 m |
Note 1: China includes Tibet and
East Turkistan. Note 2: India, Pakistan, and China claim all or part of Jammu and Kashmir. Note 2: Pakistan and China currently occupy the region surrounding K2. |
The 15 Countries with Lowest Surface Points
rank | country | lowest point | depression |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Jordan | Dead Sea | -412 m |
Israel | |||
Palestine 1 | |||
4 | Syria | Border near Lake Tiberias | -200 m |
5 | Djibouti | 'Asal (Lac Assal) | -156 m |
6 | China 2 | Turpan Pendi | -154 m |
7 | Egypt | Qattara Depression | -133 m |
8 | Kazakhstan | Vpadina Kaundy | -132 m |
9 | Ethiopia | Denakil Depression | -125 m |
10 | United States | Death Valley | -86 m |
11 | Turkmenistan | Vpadina Akchanaya | -81 m |
12 | Eritrea | Denakil Depression | -75 m |
13 | Morocco | Sebkha Tah | -55 m |
14 | Libya | Sabkhat Ghuzayyil | -47 m |
15 | Dominican Republic | Lago Enriquillo | -46 m |
Note 1: An independent Palestine
has been proposed, but not declared. Note 2: China includes East Turkistan. |
The 15 Most Populous Countries
rank | country | population | GDP | per capita GDP | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | China 1 | 1,314,616,881 | $6,600 Billion USD | $5,000 USD | ||
2 | India | 1,045,845,226 | $2,500 Billion USD | $2,500 USD | ||
3 | United States | 280,562,489 | $10,082 Billion USD | $36,300 USD | ||
4 | Indonesia | 231,328,092 | $687 Billion USD | $3,000 USD | ||
5 | Brazil | 176,029,560 | $1,340 Billion USD | $7,400 USD | ||
6 | Pakistan | 147,663,429 | $299 Billion USD | $2,100 USD | ||
7 | Russia | 144,978,573 | $1,200 Billion USD | $8,300 USD | ||
8 | Bangladesh | 133,376,684 | $230 Billion USD | $1,750 USD | ||
9 | Nigeria | 129,934,911 | $106 Billion USD | $840 USD | ||
10 | Japan | 126,974,628 | $3,450 Billion USD | $27,200 USD | ||
11 | México | 103,400,165 | $920 Billion USD | $9,000 USD | ||
12 | Philippines | 84,525,639 | $335 Billion USD | $4,000 USD | ||
13 | Germany | 83,251,851 | $2,174 Billion USD | $26,200 USD | ||
14 | Vietnam | 81,098,416 | $168 Billion USD | $2,100 USD | ||
15 | Egypt | 70,712,345 | $258 Billion USD | $3,700 USD | ||
Note 1: China includes Tibet, East Turkistan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. |
The 15 Countries with Largest Economies
rank | country | population | GDP | per capita GDP | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | United States | 280,562,489 | $10,082 Billion USD | $36,300 USD | ||
2 | China 1 | 1,314,616,881 | $6,600 Billion USD | $5,000 USD | ||
3 | Japan | 126,974,628 | $3,450 Billion USD | $27,200 USD | ||
4 | India | 1,045,845,226 | $2,500 Billion USD | $2,500 USD | ||
5 | Germany | 83,251,851 | $2,174 Billion USD | $26,200 USD | ||
6 | France | 59,765,983 | $1,510 Billion USD | $25,400 USD | ||
7 | United Kingdom | 59,778,002 | $1,470 Billion USD | $24,700 USD | ||
8 | Italy | 57,715,625 | $1,402 Billion USD | $24,300 USD | ||
9 | Brazil | 176,029,560 | $1,340 Billion USD | $7,400 USD | ||
10 | Russia | 144,978,573 | $1,200 Billion USD | $8,300 USD | ||
11 | México | 103,400,165 | $920 Billion USD | $9,000 USD | ||
12 | Canada | 31,902,268 | $875 Billion USD | $27,700 USD | ||
13 | South Korea | 48,324,000 | $865 Billion USD | $18,000 USD | ||
14 | Spain | 40,077,100 | $757 Billion USD | $18,900 USD | ||
15 | Indonesia | 231,328,092 | $687 Billion USD | $3,000 USD | ||
Note 1: China includes Tibet, East Turkistan, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. |
The 15 Wealthiest Countries
rank | country | population | GDP | per capita GDP |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Luxembourg | 448,569 | $19 Billion USD | $43,400 USD |
2 | United States | 280,562,489 | $10,082 Billion USD | $36,300 USD |
3 | San Marino | 27,730 | $1 Billion USD | $34,600 USD |
4 | Switzerland | 7,301,994 | $226 Billion USD | $31,100 USD |
5 | Norway | 4,525,116 | $139 Billion USD | $30,800 USD |
6 | Denmark | 5,368,854 | $150 Billion USD | $28,000 USD |
7 | Canada | 31,902,268 | $875 Billion USD | $27,700 USD |
8 | Japan | 126,974,628 | $3,450 Billion USD | $27,200 USD |
9 | Austria | 8,169,929 | $220 Billion USD | $27,000 USD |
Monaco | 31,987 | $1 Billion USD | ||
11 | Germany | 83,251,851 | $2,174 Billion USD | $26,200 USD |
12 | Belgium | 10,274,595 | $268 Billion USD | $26,100 USD |
13 | Netherlands | 16,067,754 | $413 Billion USD | $25,800 USD |
Finland | 5,183,545 | $134 Billion USD | ||
15 | France | 59,765,983 | $1,510 Billion USD | $25,400 USD |
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