Russia's land area is truly overwhelming. It exceeds 17 million square kilometers, which is more than 45 times that of Japan. Looking at the world, Russia is number one, followed by Canada, China, and the United States. Brazil is also large, and Australia is quite sizable as well. But the overwhelming size of Russia's land area is really incredible. It's obvious when you look at a map, but seeing the numbers again really surprises you. We often forget these basic geographical facts unexpectedly.