The CIA World Factbook Edition 2018 Geography
Area - comparative In 32 editions of 36.
Area - comparative was published in 32 editions of the CIA World Factbook, from 1990 to 2025. The 2018 edition carries it in 267 entries, in its Geography section. Every entry is shown as that edition published it.
entries in the 2018 edition 267
the first edition with it 1990
the latest edition with it 2025
Fields / Geography / Area - comparative
Published as “Area - comparative” (1997 to 2025), “Comparative area” (1990 to 1992), “Area--comparative” (1999) and “Area-comparative” (1998).
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World 1 entry
land area about 16 times the size of the US top fifteen World Factbook entities ranked by size: 155,557,000 Pacific Ocean; 76,762,000 Atlantic Ocean; 68,556,000 Indian Ocean; 20,327,000 Southern Ocean; 17,098,242 Russia; 14,056,000 Arctic Ocean; 14,000,000 Antarctica; 9,984,670 Canada; 9,826,675 United States; 9,596,960 China; 8,515,770 Brazil; 7,741,220 Australia; 4,324,782 European Union; 3,287,263 India; 2,780,400 Argentina top ten largest water bodies: 155,557,000 Pacific Ocean; 76,762,000 Atlantic Ocean; 68,556,000 Indian Ocean; 20,327,000 Southern Ocean; 14,056,000 Arctic Ocean; 4,184,100 Coral Sea; 3595900 South China Sea; 2,834,000 Caribbean Sea; 2,520,000 Bering Sea; 2,469,000 Mediterranean Sea top ten largest landmasses: 44,568,500 Asia; 30,065,000 Africa; 24,473,000 North America; 17,819,000 South America; 14,000,000 Antarctica; 9,948,000 Europe; 7,741,220 Australia; 2,166,086 Greenland; 785,753 New Guinea; 751,929 Borneo top ten largest islands: 2,166,086 Greenland; 785,753 New Guinea (Indonesia, Papua New Guinea) ; 751,929 Borneo (Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia) ; 587,713 Madagascar; 507,451 Baffin Island (Canada) ; 472,784 Sumatra (Indonesia) ; 227,963 Honshu (Japan) ; 217,291 Victoria Island (Canada) ; 209,331 Great Britain (United Kingdom) ; 196,236 Ellesmere Island (Canada) ten smallest independent countries: 0.44 Holy See (Vatican City) ; 2 Monaco; 21 Nauru; 26 Tuvalu; 61 San Marino; 160 Liechtenstein; 181 Marshall Islands; 261 Saint Kitts and Nevis; 298 Maldives; 316 Malta
Africa 56 entries
slightly less than 3.5 times the size of Texas
about eight times the size of Georgia; slightly less than twice the size of Texas
slightly smaller than Pennsylvania
slightly smaller than Texas
slightly larger than Colorado
slightly smaller than Maryland
slightly larger than Rhode Island
slightly larger than California
slightly smaller than Texas
almost nine times the size of New York state; slightly more than three times the size of California
slightly more than 12 times the size of Washington, DC
slightly less than one-fourth the size of the US
slightly smaller than Montana
slightly larger than New Mexico
slightly smaller than New Jersey
Area comparison map: slightly smaller than New Jersey
more than eight times the size of Ohio; slightly more than three times the size of New Mexico
Area comparison map: more than eight times the size of Ohio; slightly more than three times the size of New Mexico
slightly smaller than Maryland
slightly larger than Pennsylvania
slightly smaller than New Jersey
slightly less than twice the size of Texas
slightly smaller than Colorado
slightly less than twice the size of Delaware
slightly smaller than Oregon
slightly smaller than Oregon
slightly less than three times the size of Connecticut
five times the size of Ohio; slightly more than twice the size of Nevada
Area comparison map: five times the size of Ohio; slightly more than twice the size of Nevada
slightly smaller than Maryland
slightly larger than Tennessee
about 2.5 times the size of Texas; slightly larger than Alaska
Area comparison map: about 2.5 times the size of Texas; slightly larger than Alaska
almost four times the size of Georgia; slightly less than twice the size of Arizona
slightly smaller than Pennsylvania
slightly less than twice the size of Texas
slightly larger than three times the size of New Mexico
almost 11 times the size of Washington, DC
slightly more than three times the size of New York; slightly larger than California
slightly more than five times the size of Georgia; slightly less than twice the size of California
slightly more than half the size of Alaska
slightly less than twice the size of Texas
about six times the size of Georgia; slightly more than twice the size of California
slightly smaller than Maryland
slightly more than twice the size of Washington, DC
more than five times the size of Washington, DC
slightly smaller than South Dakota
2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
slightly smaller than South Carolina
almost five times the size of Alabama; slightly smaller than Texas
Area comparison map: almost five times the size of Alabama; slightly smaller than Texas
slightly less than twice the size of Texas
more than four times the size of Georgia; slightly smaller than Texas
slightly less than one-fifth the size of the US
more than six times the size of Georgia; slightly larger than twice the size of California
slightly smaller than West Virginia
slightly larger than Georgia
Area comparison map: slightly larger than Georgia
slightly more than two times the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than Oregon
about the size of Colorado
almost five times the size of Georgia; slightly larger than Texas
about four times the size of Indiana; slightly larger than Montana
Antarctic Region 5 entries
slightly less than 1.5 times the size of the US
about 0.3 times the size of Washington, DC
Ile Amsterdam (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul): less than one-half the size of Washington, DC; Ile Saint-Paul (Ile Amsterdam et Ile Saint-Paul) : more than 10 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC; Iles Crozet: about twice the size of Washington, DC; Iles Kerguelen: slightly larger than Delaware; Bassas da India (Iles Eparses) : land area about one-third the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC; Europa Island (Iles Eparses) : about one-sixth the size of Washington, DC; Glorioso Islands (Iles Eparses) : about eight times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC; Juan de Nova Island (Iles Eparses) : about seven times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC; Tromelin Island (Iles Eparses) : about 1.7 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC
slightly more than two times the size of Washington, DC
slightly larger than Rhode Island
Arctic Region 4 entries
slightly more than three times the size of Texas
slightly smaller than Pennsylvania; about the same size as Kentucky
slightly more than twice the size of Washington, DC
slightly smaller than West Virginia
Asia 23 entries
almost six times the size of Virginia; slightly smaller than Texas
Area comparison map: almost six times the size of Virginia; slightly smaller than Texas
slightly smaller than Maryland
about three-quarters the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than Maine
slightly larger than Pennsylvania and New Jersey combined; slightly smaller than Iowa
slightly larger than Maryland; about one-half the size of Indiana
land area is about one-third the size of Washington, DC
slightly smaller than the US
Area comparison map: slightly smaller than the US
slightly smaller than South Carolina; slightly larger than West Virginia
slightly more than one-third the size of the US
Area comparison map: slightly more than one-third the size of the US
slightly smaller than California
Area comparison map: slightly smaller than California
slightly less than four times the size of Texas
slightly larger than Virginia; slightly smaller than Mississippi
Area comparison map: slightly larger than Virginia; slightly smaller than Mississippi
slightly smaller than Pennsylvania; slightly larger than Indiana
Area comparison map: slightly smaller than Pennsylvania; slightly larger than Indiana
slightly smaller than South Dakota
about 1.7 times the size of Washington, DC
slightly smaller than Alaska; more than twice the size of Texas
slightly larger than New York state
slightly more than five times the size of Georgia; slightly less than twice the size of California
Area comparison map: slightly more than five times the size of Georgia; slightly less than twice the size of California
approximately 1.8 times the size of the US
Area comparison map: approximately 1.8 times the size of the US
slightly larger than West Virginia
slightly smaller than Wisconsin
slightly more than three times the size of Georgia; slightly larger than California
about four times the size of Virginia; slightly larger than California
Central America and the Caribbean 33 entries
about one-half the size of Washington, DC
2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
slightly larger than Washington, DC
slightly smaller than Connecticut
2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
slightly smaller than Massachusetts
about 0.9 times the size of Washington, DC
1.5 times the size of Washington, DC
slightly smaller than West Virginia
slightly smaller than Pennsylvania
more than twice the size of Washington, DC
slightly more than four times the size of Washington, DC
slightly more than twice the size of New Jersey
about the same size as New Jersey
twice the size of Washington, DC
slightly smaller than Pennsylvania
Area comparison map: slightly smaller than Pennsylvania
slightly smaller than Maryland
slightly larger than Tennessee
Area comparison map: slightly larger than Tennessee
about half the size of New Jersey; slightly smaller than Connecticut
about 0.6 times the size of Washington, DC
about nine times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC
slightly larger than Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than New York state
Area comparison map: slightly larger than Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than New York state
slightly smaller than South Carolina
slightly less than three times the size of Rhode Island
less than one-eighth the size of Washington, DC
1.5 times the size of Washington, DC
three and a half times the size of Washington, DC
more than one-third the size of Washington, DC
twice the size of Washington, DC
one-fifth the size of Washington, DC
slightly smaller than Delaware
2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
twice the size of Washington, DC
Europe 49 entries
slightly smaller than Maryland
2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
about the size of South Carolina; slightly more than two-thirds the size of Pennsylvania
slightly less than twice the size of Kentucky; slightly smaller than Kansas
about the size of Maryland
slightly smaller than West Virginia
almost identical in size to Virginia; slightly larger than Tennessee
slightly smaller than West Virginia
about two-thirds the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than South Carolina
slightly less than twice the size of Massachusetts
about twice the size of New Jersey
less than one-half the size of the US
eight times the size of Washington, DC
slightly more than two times the size of Georgia; slightly smaller than Montana
slightly more than four times the size of Georgia; slightly less than the size of Texas
Area comparison map: slightly more than four times the size of Georgia; slightly less than the size of Texas
three times the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than Montana
Area comparison map: three times the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than Montana
more than 10 times the size of The National Mall in Washington, D.C.
slightly smaller than Alabama
Area comparison map: slightly smaller than Alabama
about one-half the size of Washington, DC
about 0.7 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC
slightly smaller than Virginia; about the same size as Indiana
slightly larger than West Virginia
slightly more than three times the size of Washington, DC
almost twice the size of Georgia; slightly larger than Arizona
Area comparison map: almost twice the size of Georgia; slightly larger than Arizona
about two-thirds the size of Washington, DC
slightly larger than Delaware
slightly larger than West Virginia
about 0.9 times the size of Washington, DC
slightly larger than West Virginia
slightly smaller than Rhode Island; about half the size of Delaware
slightly less than twice the size of Washington, DC
slightly larger than Maryland
about three times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC
slightly smaller than Connecticut
slightly less than twice the size of New Jersey
Macedonia
now North Macedonia
slightly larger than Vermont
slightly larger than twice the size of Georgia; slightly larger than New Mexico
about twice the size of Georgia; slightly smaller than New Mexico
slightly smaller than Virginia
twice the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than Oregon
about one-third the size of Washington, DC
slightly smaller than South Carolina
about one and a half times the size of Maryland; about twice the size of New Hampshire
slightly smaller than New Jersey
almost five times the size of Kentucky; slightly more than twice the size of Oregon
Area comparison map: almost five times the size of Kentucky; slightly more than twice the size of Oregon
almost three times the size of Georgia; slightly larger than California
slightly less than twice the size of New Jersey
almost four times the size of Georgia; slightly smaller than Texas
Area comparison map: almost four times the size of Georgia; slightly smaller than Texas
twice the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than Oregon
Area comparison map: twice the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than Oregon
Middle East 19 entries
about 0.7 times the size of Washington, DC
3.5 times the size of Washington, DC
about 0.6 times the size of Connecticut
about three-quarters the size of Washington, DC
slightly more than twice the size of Washington, DC
almost 2.5 times the size of Texas; slightly smaller than Alaska
Area comparison map: almost 2.5 times the size of Texas; slightly smaller than Alaska
slightly more than three times the size of New York state
Area comparison map: slightly more than three times the size of New York state
slightly larger than New Jersey
Area comparison map: slightly larger than New Jersey
about three-quarters the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than Indiana
slightly smaller than New Jersey
about one-third the size of Maryland
Area comparison map: about one-third the size of Maryland
twice the size of Georgia; slightly smaller than Kansas
almost twice the size of Delaware; slightly smaller than Connecticut
slightly more than one-fifth the size of the US
Area comparison map: slightly more than one-fifth the size of the US
slightly more than 1.5 times the size of Pennsylvania
Area comparison map: slightly more than 1.5 times the size of Pennsylvania
slightly larger than Texas
Area comparison map: slightly larger than Texas
slightly larger than South Carolina; slightly smaller than Maine
slightly smaller than Delaware
almost four times the size of Alabama; slightly larger than twice the size of Wyoming
Area comparison map: almost four times the size of Alabama; slightly larger than twice the size of Wyoming
North America 6 entries
about one-third the size of Washington, DC
slightly larger than the US
about 12 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
slightly less than three times the size of Texas
Area comparison map: slightly less than three times the size of Texas
one and half times the size of Washington, DC
about half the size of Russia; about three-tenths the size of Africa; about half the size of South America (or slightly larger than Brazil) ; slightly larger than China; more than twice the size of the European Union
Oceania 34 entries
slightly larger than Washington, DC
slightly smaller than the US contiguous 48 states
Area comparison map: slightly smaller than the US contiguous 48 states
1.3 times the size of Washington, DC
about four times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC
slightly smaller than New Jersey
slightly less than one-third the size of Connecticut
three times the size of Washington, DC
about three times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
about eight times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
about 4.7 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
about 1.7 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
four times the size of Washington, DC
about the size of Washington, DC
four times the size of Washington, DC (land area only)
about nine times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
about 0.1 times the size of Washington, DC
slightly smaller than New Jersey
almost twice the size of North Carolina; about the size of Colorado
Area comparison map: almost twice the size of North Carolina; about the size of Colorado
1.5 times the size of Washington, DC
about 0.2 times the size of Washington, DC
2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
slightly more than 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC
about 20 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
slightly larger than California
about three-tenths the size of Washington, DC
slightly smaller than Rhode Island
slightly smaller than Maryland
about 17 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC
four times the size of Washington, DC
0.1 times the size of Washington, DC
Baker Island: about 2.5 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC; Howland Island: about three times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC; Jarvis Island: about eight times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC; Johnston Atoll: about 4.5 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC; Kingman Reef: a little more than 1.5 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC; Midway Islands: about nine times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC; Palmyra Atoll: about 20 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC
slightly larger than Connecticut
about 11 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC
1.5 times the size of Washington, DC
South America 13 entries
slightly less than three-tenths the size of the US
Area comparison map: slightly less than three-tenths the size of the US
slightly less than three times the size of Montana
slightly smaller than the US
Area comparison map: slightly smaller than the US
slightly smaller than twice the size of Montana
slightly less than twice the size of Texas
slightly smaller than Nevada
slightly smaller than Connecticut
slightly smaller than Idaho
about three times the size of New York state; slightly smaller than California
almost twice the size of Texas; slightly smaller than Alaska
slightly larger than Georgia
about the size of Virginia and West Virginia combined; slightly smaller than the state of Washington
almost six times the size of Georgia; slightly more than twice the size of California
Area comparison map: almost six times the size of Georgia; slightly more than twice the size of California
Southeast Asia 19 entries
about eight times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC
slightly smaller than Delaware
Burma
now Burma (Myanmar)
slightly smaller than Texas
one and a half times the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than Oklahoma
about three-quarters the size of Washington, DC
about 24 times the size of The Mall in Washington, DC
six times the size of Washington, DC
slightly less than three times the size of Texas
Area comparison map: slightly less than three times the size of Texas
about twice the size of Pennsylvania; slightly larger than Utah
less than one-sixth the size of Washington, DC
slightly larger than New Mexico
land area is about 13 times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC
slightly less than twice the size of Georgia; slightly larger than Arizona
Area comparison map: slightly less than twice the size of Georgia; slightly larger than Arizona
slightly more than 3.5 times the size of Washington, DC
land area is about seven times the size of the National Mall in Washington, DC
slightly smaller than Maryland and Delaware combined
about three times the size of Florida; slightly more than twice the size of Wyoming
slightly larger than Connecticut
about three times the size of Tennessee; slightly larger than New Mexico
Oceans 5 entries
slightly less than 1.5 times the size of the US
about 7.5 times the size of the US
almost 7 times the size of the US
about 15 times the size of the US; covers about 28% of the global surface; almost equal to the total land area of the world
slightly more than twice the size of the US
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Central Intelligence Agency. The World Factbook 2018, “Area - comparative”, all entries. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/fields/area-comparative/2018.