Borders fixed by international law
193 states, peoples and territories are mapped in 2010. The largest are Russia, Canada, China.
Explore 2010 on the mapAreas calculated from the map outlines (≈). Share of Earth's land area including Antarctica.
| # | State or people | Area | Share of land |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 16,568,511 km² (6,397,138 sq mi) | 11.1% |
| 2 | Canada | 9,508,823 km² (3,671,377 sq mi) | 6.4% |
| 3 | China | 9,334,627 km² (3,604,120 sq mi) | 6.3% |
| 4 | United States | 9,254,118 km² (3,573,035 sq mi) | 6.2% |
| 5 | Brazil | 8,420,242 km² (3,251,074 sq mi) | 5.7% |
| 6 | Australia | 7,661,590 km² (2,958,157 sq mi) | 5.1% |
| 7 | India | 3,151,330 km² (1,216,735 sq mi) | 2.1% |
| 8 | Argentina | 2,770,440 km² (1,069,673 sq mi) | 1.9% |
| 9 | Kazakhstan | 2,708,330 km² (1,045,692 sq mi) | 1.8% |
| 10 | Sudan | 2,508,088 km² (968,378 sq mi) | 1.7% |
| 11 | DR Congo | 2,346,328 km² (905,922 sq mi) | 1.6% |
| 12 | Algeria | 2,309,544 km² (891,720 sq mi) | 1.6% |
Comparing the two snapshots. Some differences reflect improved mapping rather than real events, especially before 1500.
6 years from control to formal recognition · Independence after the January 2011 referendum
The 2005 peace agreement grants autonomy. Almost 99% vote for independence, which takes effect on 9 July 2011.
See it on the 2010 map