The Total Area of Every Country, in One Chart

Key Takeaways

• Russia is the world’s biggest country by a huge margin, stretching across Europe and Asia and nearly matching the entire continent of South America.
• Canada is the largest country in the Western Hemisphere, covering nearly 10 million km², making it second only to Russia globally.
• Australia stands out as the biggest country in Oceania, with over 7.6 million km², despite having a relatively small population compared to other top land-area nations.