Our planet is made up of almost 200 sovereign nations, each one occupying its space in a world where people and cultures shift ceaselessly across time and borders. There are some that are incredibly tiny and can be walked through in a matter of minutes, but there are others that are staggeringly enormous and would take weeks (if not months) to traverse.
These countries each have vibrant cultures, histories, architectural marvels, and even landscapes that would cause the jaw of any traveler to drop. So, which countries boast the largest area over land and water? Click on to find out.