5 Largest Countries in the World

3. China

Area: 9,600,013 km2

China is the third-largest country in the world, boasting a total area of 9,600,013 km2. Due to its vast geographical range, southeast China has the greatest contrast in temperature between the northern and southern borders of any country in the world. Its climate can range from extremely dry conditions to tropical monsoon. China directly borders fourteen countries. With the largest population in the world, China currently is home to fifty-six ethnic groups who speak at least two hundred and ninety-two languages.

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