Largest country in the world
Smallest country in the world
Most populated country
Least populated country
Most densely populated country
Largest island in the world
Largest desert in the world
Longest river in the world The Nile is traditionally recognized as the world's longest river, although some measurements place the Amazon first.
Highest mountain in the world
Lowest point on Earth Located in the Mariana Trench in the western Pacific Ocean.
Coldest country in the world The answer depends on whether average national temperature, recorded extremes, or another temperature metric is used.
Hottest country in the world Rankings can vary depending on dataset, period, and whether annual average temperature or temperature extremes are used.
Country with the most land borders China and Russia each border 14 sovereign countries by the commonly used count.
Country with most islands Sweden is commonly cited as having the most islands, although counts depend on the definition and mapping methodology used.
Country with longest coastline
Largest landlocked country
Highest capital city in the world La Paz is Bolivia's seat of government; Sucre is the constitutional capital.
Northernmost country in the world Using the northernmost land point under the sovereignty of a recognized country.
Southernmost capital city in the world
Most remote inhabited island in the world Tristan da Cunha is commonly described as the world's most remote permanently inhabited island.
