Top 3 largest countries in the world by land area in 2023

The top 3 largest countries in the world by land area, in descending order, are:

• Russia: Total area of Russia is  about 17.1 million square kilometers.
• Canada: Total area of Canada is about 9.98 million square kilometers.
• China:  Total area of China is about 9.6 million square kilometers.

It's worth noting that country rankings can vary depending on whether you're looking at the land area, population, or other factors.

Russia: 

The largest country in the world by land area is Russia. The total area of Russia is about 17.1 million square kilometers. It spans across Europe and Asia and covers about one-eighth of the Earth's inhabited land area.

Top 3 largest countries in the world by land area in 2023