1. RUSIA
The ruble is their currency and the capital is Moscow. It is not among the top 10 with a nominal GDP of $1,703,527 million in terms of its economy. With a density of 8.42 inhabitants per square kilometer, Russia is only the ninth most populous country with 145.5 million inhabitants despite its territorial size. Up to 16 countries border Russia and it spans two continents, Europe and Asia. It invaded in February 2022 and seems willing to expand its borders in some regions of Ukraine. Equivalent to 10% of the Earth’s surface, Russia currently has an area of 17,098,250 square kilometers.
2. CANADÁ
Ottawa serves as the capital of Canada and its currency is the Canadian dollar. Canada possesses a land area of 9.9 million square kilometers, establishing it as the second largest nation globally and the most northern one among the ten. Furthermore, it boasts the lengthiest coastline, stretching for 243,000 km. This vast territory is home to slightly over 38 million individuals (ranking 38th), resulting in a population density of 3.92 inhabitants per square kilometer. Additionally, it stands as the world’s ninth largest economy, with a nominal GDP of 2,189,786 million dollars.
3. CHINA
The moniker of the colossal Asian nation fits it perfectly. The People’s Republic of China spans a vast area of 9.6 million square kilometers, ranking first in terms of border length (22,500 kilometers), sharing borders with 14 countries. China is the most populous nation globally, with an estimated 1.433 billion inhabitants and a population density of 146 individuals per square kilometer. Economically, it is the second most influential powerhouse worldwide (with a nominal GDP of $18,463,130 million) and aspires to dethrone the United States. Beijing serves as China’s capital, and its currency is the renminbi (with yuan as its unit).
4. ESTADOS UNIDOS
Washington D.C. Is the capital of the United States of America. It is the third most populous country with a population density of 32.8 people per square kilometer and over 331 million inhabitants. Additionally, it belongs to Alaska, which is a significant part of the country’s surface area. This extension is officially taken as the last one, pointing to a surface area of 9.52 million square kilometers according to the British Encyclopedia, and the CIA increases the figure to 9.8 million square kilometers. The Department of Commerce states that the United States occupies a surface area of 9.3 million square kilometers. Although its extension is a controversial topic, the United States is the fourth largest country in the world and the foremost military and economic power in the world.
5. BRASIL
Brazil is the largest country in South America, with an area of 8.5 million square kilometers. In Brazil, 211 million people live with a population density of 25.5 inhabitants per square kilometer, making it the sixth most populous country. It has the eleventh highest nominal GDP in the world, with a nominal GDP of 1,810,612 million dollars. The capital of Brazil is Brasilia, and its currency is the Brazilian real.
6. AUSTRALIA
Their currency is the Australian dollar and their capital is Canberra. It has the thirteenth largest economy in the world (1.677.451 billion dollars of nominal GDP). Australia has a population density of just 3.2 inhabitants per square kilometer and a population of 25.5 million (ranked 53rd). It is the largest island in the world considering the territory as a portion of land surrounded by water on all sides, has 0 kilometers of land border and is the largest country in the southern hemisphere. It has 7.70 million square kilometers with several notable landmarks.
7. INDIA
India, with a population of over 1.366 billion people (density of 377 people per square kilometer), is the second most populous nation globally. Based on information from the International Monetary Fund, it holds the position of the sixth largest economy in the world (nominal GDP of 3,250,078 million dollars), even though its standard of living remains relatively low. The currency used in India is the rupee, and its capital city is New Delhi.
8. ARGENTINA
Argentina, the thirtieth largest economy in the world with a nominal GDP of 483.765 million dollars, has a population density estimated at 16.63 inhabitants per square kilometer. It is inhabited by 46 million people and covers an area of 2.78 million square kilometers, making it the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world.
9. KAZAJISTÁN
Kazakhstan, the ninth biggest nation on the planet with a surface area of 2.72 million sq km, is situated in Central Asia, even though certain regions stretch into the European continent. Additionally, it is the largest country lacking access to an open sea. It boasts a population of 18.9 million individuals (ranking 61st), with merely 6.5 residents per sq km. In economic terms, it possesses a nominal GDP of 203,666 million USD (position 53). Starting from 1998, its capital has been Nursultan and its official currency is the tenge.
The world’s 56th largest economy has a nominal GDP of 168.195 million dollars. Algiers is the capital and currency of Algeria is the Algerian dinar. With a population of 44.22 million people (2020), it has a population density of 15.9 inhabitants per square kilometer. Algeria is the largest country in the Arab world and Africa, with an area of 2.38 million square kilometers.