Rankings · Geography
Geography Rankings
Ranked indicators
4
240
countries ranked at most
Land area, density and how much of each country is forest or protected.
Geography Leaders
All rankingsWho tops each of the 4 ranked indicators in this category. Every heading links to the full table.
Countries by Land Area
16,376,870 km²Russia
- 2China9,388,210 km²
- 3United States9,147,420 km²
Highest of 240 ranked · Land Area
Countries by Forest Coverage
94.4% of land areaSuriname
- 2Micronesia92.2% of land area
- 3Gabon91.2% of land area
Highest of 211 ranked · Forest Coverage
Countries by Protected Land Area
68.1% of land areaSeychelles
- 2New Caledonia59.6% of land area
- 3Venezuela56.8% of land area
Highest of 211 ranked · Protected Areas
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