What are the top 10 largest countries by area in the world?

The top 10 largest countries by area in the world are:

1. Russia – Approximately 17.1 million square kilometers.
2. Canada – Approximately 9.98 million square kilometers.
3. China – Approximately 9.6 million square kilometers.
4. United States – Approximately 9.5 million square kilometers.
5. Brazil – Approximately 8.5 million square kilometers.
6. Australia – Approximately 7.7 million square kilometers.
7. India – Approximately 3.3 million square kilometers.
8. Argentina – Approximately 2.78 million square kilometers.
9. Kazakhstan – Approximately 2.72 million square kilometers.
10. Algeria – Approximately 2.38 million square kilometers.

These rankings are based on total land area, which includes both land and inland water bodies.