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What is the largest country in the world by area?
Which country has the largest population?
Which country has a higher population density than the United States?
What is the approximate population of the United States of America?
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How many square kilometres does Vatican City State cover?
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Which country’s population density is higher than Monaco?
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What is the population of Vatican City State?
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Which of the following countries is the second smallest by area?
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What percentage of Earth's landmass is accounted for by Russia?
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Which of the following countries has a population close to Monaco?
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Study Notes
Overview of Countries
- There are 195 recognized countries in the world.
- Country size can be measured by land area or population density.
The Biggest Countries
- Russia: Largest country, covering over 17 million square kilometers, accounting for 11% of Earth's landmass.
- Canada: Second largest at 9.9 million square kilometers (9 million land; remainder water).
- China: Third, with a total area of 9.7 million square kilometers (9.4 million land).
- United Kingdom: Much smaller at 243,000 square kilometers.
The Smallest Countries
- Vatican City State: Smallest country, less than half a square kilometer, serves as the Pope's residence.
- Monaco: Second smallest, covering 2 square kilometers.
- Gibraltar: Third smallest, with an area of 6.8 square kilometers.
- Many small countries are island nations, not all islands have sovereign status.
The Most Populated Countries
- China: Most populous country, with over 1.4 billion residents, about one-sixth of the global population.
- India: Close second, also with just under 1.4 billion people.
- United States: Third place with 331 million people.
- United Kingdom: Population of around 68 million.
The Least Populated Countries
- Vatican City State: Smallest population, around 800 inhabitants.
- Monaco: Although marginally larger, has a population of about 37,000.
Population Density Insights
- Macau: World's most densely populated area, 21,000 people per square kilometer.
- Monaco: Second most densely populated, with 36,000 people in 2 square kilometers (18,000 per square kilometer).
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Test your knowledge about the world's countries with this quiz! Learn about the largest and smallest nations by size and population. Discover interesting facts about these countries and see how well you understand global geography.
