United States World Rank: #3 9,833,517 km² Next Larger Country (Rank #2) Canada 9,984,670 km² Next Smaller Country (Rank #4) China 9,596,961 km² The United States: A More Accurate Representation on Maps Unlike its northern neighbors Russia and Canada, the United States enjoys a somewhat more accurate representation on world maps. While still subject to … Read more
Luxembourg World Rank: #168 2,586 km² Next Larger Country (Rank #167) Mauritius 2,040 km² Next Smaller Country (Rank #169) Samoa 2,842 km² Luxembourg: Europe’s Powerful Microstate Luxembourg ranks as the 168th largest country in the world with a territory of just 2,586 square kilometers (998 square miles). Nestled between France, Germany, and Belgium in Western … Read more
World Rank: #123 65,300 km² (25,212 sq mi) Next Larger Country (Rank #122) Ireland 70,273 km² (27,133 sq mi) Next Smaller Country (Rank #124) Sri Lanka 65,610 km² (25,332 sq mi) Lithuania: The Baltic Giant with a Surprisingly Small Footprint Did you know Lithuania, despite being the largest Baltic state, is still smaller than West … Read more
World Rank: #111 88,361 km² (34,116 sq mi) Next Larger Country (Rank #110) Jordan 89,342 km² (34,495 sq mi) Next Smaller Country (Rank #112) Hungary 93,030 km² (35,919 sq mi) Serbia: The Balkan Crossroads Packed with Surprising Geographical Extremes Did you know Serbia, smaller than Ohio, contains Europe’s largest river gorge? Or that this compact … Read more
Czech Republic World Rank: #116 78,867 km² (30,450 sq mi) Next Larger Country (Rank #115) Austria 83,871 km² (32,383 sq mi) Next Smaller Country (Rank #117) Sierra Leone 71,740 km² (27,699 sq mi) Czech Republic: The Land of a Thousand Spires in a Pocket-Sized Package Did you know the Czech Republic could fit into Texas … Read more
Russia World Rank: #1 17,098,246 km² Largest Country (Rank #1) 11.5% of Earth’s Land Area Spans 11 Time Zones Next Smaller Country (Rank #2) Canada 9,984,670 km² The Russian Size Paradox: Still #1, But Exaggerated on Maps Russia is the undisputed champion of territorial size – the largest country on Earth by a significant margin. … Read more
Portugal World Rank: #109 92,212 km² (35,603 sq mi) Next Larger Country (Rank #108) Hungary 93,028 km² (35,919 sq mi) Next Smaller Country (Rank #110) Azerbaijan 86,600 km² (33,436 sq mi) Portugal: Europe’s Atlantic Outpost Much Smaller Than You Think Did you know Portugal and Indiana are almost exactly the same size? Or that Portugal … Read more
Hungary World Rank: #110 93,028 km² (35,919 sq mi) Next Larger Country (Rank #109) Portugal 92,212 km² (35,603 sq mi) Next Smaller Country (Rank #111) Jordan 89,342 km² (34,495 sq mi) Hungary: The Compact Thermal Water Superpower In The Heart Of Europe Did you know that Hungary contains more thermal water than any other country … Read more
World Rank: #127 49,035 km² (18,933 sq mi) Next Larger Country (Rank #126) Bosnia and Herzegovina 51,197 km² (19,767 sq mi) Next Smaller Country (Rank #128) Dominican Republic 48,671 km² (18,792 sq mi) Slovakia: The Small Mountain Nation with the Most Castles Per Capita Did you know Slovakia, smaller than West Virginia, boasts more castles … Read more
World Rank: #132 41,850 km² (16,158 sq mi) Next Larger Country (Rank #131) Denmark 43,094 km² (16,639 sq mi) Next Smaller Country (Rank #133) Switzerland 41,284 km² (15,940 sq mi) Netherlands: The Miniature Agricultural Superpower Below Sea Level Did you know the Netherlands, smaller than West Virginia, is the world’s second-largest food exporter despite having … Read more