Countries by Share of Earth’s Surface

“The land is one man’s; he can plow it, plant it, trade it, sell it. The Earth is not man’s, man is the Earth’s” – yes, we are Earth’s, but lands are ours. An amount of Earth’s Surface becomes a country when it meets specific criteria such as Defined Borders, Permanent Population, Government, and International Recognition. There are 195 countries in the World World. Among these 20 countries occupy a large mentionable amount of Earth’s surface Here, let’s visit the 10 most extensive territories on Earth: 

• Russia: Russia owns 17098246 km2 of land and 3.35% of Earth’s surface. Though Russia is the land of Leo Tolstoy, here are some interesting facts to know about Russian land –
• Half of Russia is forest. It is often called The Lungs of Europe.
• Permafrost, a vast Tundra Ecosystem area of Russia, remains frozen year-round and is the largest ecosystem in the world. Includes Siberia.
• The World’s Deepest Fresh Water, Lake Baikal in Russia, holds up to 20% of Earth’s freshwater.
• Russia is the homeland of active volcanic regions on Earth.
• Russia reserves natural resources like oil, coal, gas, and other minerals.
• The diverse ecosystems of Russia have made it the home of the world’s rare Polar Bears and Siberian Tigers. 
• The Ural Mountains make Russia a transcontinental country; it is a natural boundary between Europe and Asia.
• World’s Longest Underwater Gypsum Cave, Orda, and many mysterious caves are fascinating facts about Russian land. 
• The Westernmost point in the Pskov Region near Europe and The Easternmost point on the Chukotka Peninsula are the geographical extremes of Russia.
• Russia is home to over 100,000 rivers, including the Volga, Europe’s longest river.

Canada: The World’s Second Largest Country, Canada owns a Total of 9984670 km2 of land area and 1.96% of Earth’s Surface. Canada’s dear Canuc has some fascinating facts about the Earth’s Surface:

• Canada has about 2 million lakes, about 20% of the world’s freshwater.
• Canada owns one of the longest coastlines on Earth. 
• Canada has the nickname- The Great White North as it is the northernmost country.
• The significant ecosystems for carbon storage and versatile wildlife have covered Canada’s wide land area.
• The World’s oldest rocks, about 4 billion years old, cover about half of the country.
• World Polar Bear Capitals- Churchill and  Manitoba are situated in Canada.
• People can witness the Northern lights in some areas of Canada, such as Yukon and Nunavut. 

China: China, the Red Dragon country, has a 9596961 km2 area or 1.88% of the total Earth’s surface.

• China has fertile plains from the towering Himalayas to the Gobi Desert.
• The World’s highest peak, Mount Everest, is between China and Nepal’s border.
• Gobi Desert is known for its unique mountains and Dinosaur Fossil Discoveries. 
• The Longest Man-Made Waterway – The Grand Canal is situated in China and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• The world’s third longest river, the Yangtze, is in China.
• Where are the floating mountains in Avatar? What are the floating mountains called? The famous limestone pillars inspire these floating mountains in Avatar in Zhangjiajie, China.
• China owns the Roof of the World- Plateau of Tibet.
• The Great Wall of China is a World Heritage 
• The desert of western China preserves the Silk Road and many other ruins of ancient cities.

United States:  The United States is the world’s third largest country, with an area of  9525067 km2 and 1.87% of Earth’s surface area. 

• The Mississippi-Missouri of the United States holds one of the longest river system records. 
• Tropical beaches in Florida, Hawaiian Volcanos, and the Great Plains are attractions in the United States’ geographic diversity.
• The Great Basin features unique salt flats and dramatic landscapes.
• The US is known as the Tornado Alley. 
• Alaska could fit Texas twice- this is a common say about the vastness of Alaska.
• One of the Oldest Mountain ranges in the World is The United State’s Appalachian Mountains.
• We control the Famous Mariana Trench.
• The World’s Largest Super volcanoes are at the Yellowstone National Park, U.S.

Brazil: The largest in South America, Brazil owns an 8515767 km2 area—1.67% of the total Earth Surface.

• Brazil owns the Great Amazon Rainforest, which accounts for 60% of its area.
• The world’s most extensive wetlands are in the Pantanal, which is situated on Brazil’s surface. 
• The Amazon River is another landmark of Brazil.
• Brazil experiences almost no earthquake or volcanic activity due to its geographical location. 
• The Mount Roraima, Guiana Highlands, inspires The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle.
• Brazil is the World’s Largest Coffee Producers.
• The Tijuca Forest is the world’s largest urban forest, and it is located in Brazil.

Australia: Australia is 1.51% of the Earth’s surface area, with an area of 7692024 km2.  Australia is a country and a continent with the Indian and Pacific Oceans. 

• 70% of Australia is classified as an arid desert with vast, sparsely populated landscapes. 
• Australia owns the World’s Largest Coral Reef System – The Great Barrier Reef. 
• The Jack Hills of Australia contains minerals aged  4.4 billion years old.
• Australia has no land borders as it is surrounded by ocean. 
• Australia is the land of Kangaroos, Koalas, and Platypuses.
• Lake Eyre is a vast dry basin that occasionally fills during heavy rainfall. 
• Queensland has the largest sand island in the world.
• Coober Pedy is known for underground homes and buildings built to escape the desert heat.
• Australia claims the most significant portion of Antarctica.