List of Total Areas of All World Countries, Dependencies, and Territories

Welcome, young explorers and future quiz champions! Today we’re going on a geography adventure around the world. Have you ever wondered which country is the largest by area, how tiny some countries are, or what exactly a "dependency" is? Get ready to discover the complete List of the Total Areas of the World's Countries, Dependencies, and Territories – in a way that’s easy, fun, and perfect for CBSE, UPSC, and lots of competitive exams.

What Does “Area” Mean in Geography?

It’s All About Space!

When someone asks, “How big is a country?”, they’re talking about its "total area." This is the amount of land (and sometimes water) that belongs to a country, measured in square kilometers (sq km). Knowing the area helps us see which countries take up the most space on maps and which are tiny dots! This is super important for map-based questions in exams—and, of course, it’s also lots of fun for trivia!

Why Learn About Country Areas?

• It helps in map questions in school… and in quiz shows!


• You get a better idea of how big or small a place really is compared to others.


• It’s useful for social studies, current affairs, and understanding world news stories.

Who Counts as a Country, Territory, or Dependency?

Let’s Break Down the Big Words

How Are These Used in World Maps?

World maps usually show all three types: countries in bold colors, territories in special shades, and dependencies sometimes marked with dots or patterns. For the world’s total area lists, all are included so you get the full global picture!

Which Country Is the Largest? Which Is the Smallest?

Country Giants and Tiny Pixies

Let’s meet the world’s “area” record holders! This is a classic exam question: Which country has the largest total area? Let’s see:

And what about the tiniest? Look below!

Do Countries and Dependencies Always Match in Size and Power?

Area vs Population – Surprising Facts!

Here’s something cool: A country can be HUGE in area but have fewer people (like Australia), or be tiny but have crowds (like Singapore). Greenland is the largest dependency by area but has a tiny population. So, being big in space doesn’t always mean big in people or power!

Russia vs Vatican City – Which Is Really “Biggest”?

• Russia covers more land than Pluto’s surface!


• Vatican City could fit inside a big football stadium!

Can You Name Some Well-Known Dependencies?

Famous Examples from Around the World

• Greenland (belongs to Denmark)


• Hong Kong & Macau (Special parts of China)


• Puerto Rico (belongs to the USA)


• Bermuda (belongs to the UK)

These are in news and often asked in competitive exams.

Quick Facts Table – Geography at a Glance!

Exam Tips: How to Remember World Areas Easily?

• Make up funny mnemonics: Real Cats Chase Ugly Birds (Russia, Canada, China, USA, Brazil)


• Study colour-coded world maps


• Play map games and world quizzes

How Many Countries and Dependencies Are There Altogether?

There are 195 countries in the world (including 2 observer states), and over 60 officially recognized dependencies or territories. Amazing, right? For a full list, check below – it’s sorted for easy revision.

Sample List: Countries, Dependencies, and Territories by Area

See the full list in geography textbooks or Vedantu study notes for exam practice.

Map Magic: Where Are the Largest and Smallest Places?

Let’s Explore with a Map!

It’s even easier to remember these places when you use a world map. Russia stretches all across northern Europe and Asia. Australia takes up a whole continent! Vatican City is inside the city of Rome.

Quick Brain Booster – Can You Answer This?

Fun Example: Area Quiz Q&A

Q: Which continent has the most countries bigger than 1 million sq km?
A: Africa! It has six, including Algeria, D.R. Congo, and Sudan.

Practice Your Knowledge (Fun for All!)

• Name a country smaller than 1 sq km.


• Which two countries are larger than both India and Australia?


• What is the largest dependency in the world?

Don’t Get Mixed Up! – Common Mix-Ups Explained

Countries vs Territories vs Dependencies

• Not all dependencies are islands—Greenland is a giant landmass!


• Territories can be far away from their main country (like France has a territory in South America!)


• Some places, like Hong Kong or Puerto Rico, have special laws and even their own sports teams.

Why Is It Important for Exams and GK?

Leaderboard for Geography Lovers!

• These facts are asked in CBSE, UPSC, and other big exams.


• Questions on “largest” and “smallest” are GK favorites!


• Helps you become a world map pro and a GK superhero.


• Connects to histories, borders, and current global events.

Want to Dive Deeper?

If you enjoyed this, you might also like learning about the major mountain ranges of the world or the richest countries in Asia for even more geography GK!

Final Thoughts – Keep Practicing and Exploring!

With this list of countries, dependencies, and territories by total area, you’re one step closer to geography greatness. Mark these giants and tinies on your map, have fun with memory tricks, and you’ll always ace map-based questions. For more amazing lists, visit Vedantu GK pages and keep learning with friendly explanations just like this!

All information here is carefully checked by Vedantu experts, based on current United Nations and world atlases. Happy revising, future GK champs!