Top 10 Largest Countries In The World by Area

14th April, 2024 TANISHA ROY TANISHA ROY

Get ready to discover the nations that sprawl across vast portions of our planet.

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10: Algeria

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9: Kazakhstan

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8: Argentina

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7: India

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6: Australia

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5: Brazil

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4: China

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3: United States

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2: Canada

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1: Russia

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