The longest country in the world going West to East is Russia. Its vast territory spans a significant distance from east to west.
- Russia is the largest country by far, covering an area of about 17 million square kilometers.
- Brazil is the largest country from north to south, stretching 4378km from its northernmost to southernmost point.
- Chile is often mistaken as the longest country, but it is actually the longest country north to south spanning 4,300 km.
It is important to note that the term "longest" can refer to either a country's distance from east to west or north to south. When referring to the "very longest" country, it is important to clarify which direction is being considered.
