Russia stands as the largest country in the world by total land area. Its vast territory spans approximately 17,098,242 square kilometers across Eastern Europe and northern Asia, accounting for about 11% of the Earth's inhabited landmass.
Key Measurements
Russia's total area includes 17,098,242 km², with a land area of 16,376,870 km² excluding major water bodies. This dwarfs the second-largest nation, Canada, at around 9.98 million km².
Top Rankings
- Russia: 17.1 million km²
- Canada: 10 million km²
- China or United States: ~9.6-9.7 million km² (rankings vary slightly by source measuring inland waters)
These figures remain consistent across major geographical references as of late 2025.
