CBSE Class 12 Geography Map Largest Smallest Country Worksheet

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Question 38. In the given outline map of the world in figure twelve features are shown. Identify these features with the help of the information given below the map and write their correct names on the lines marked in the map.
World : Smallest and Largest countries (Continent wise)
(i) Largest Country of North America.
(ii) Smallest Country of North America
(iii) Largest Country of South America
(iv) Smallest Country of South America
(v) The largest country in area of Europe
(vi) Smallest Country of Europe
(vii) Largest Country of Asia.
(viii) Smallest Country of Asia.
(ix) Largest Country of Africa
(x) Smallest Country of Africa.
(xi) Largest Country of Oceania.
(xii) Smallest Country of Oceania.

[Hints : (i) Canada (ii) St. Christopher (St. Kitts). Navis (iii) Brazil (iv) French Guiana. (v) France (vi) Vatican City (vii) China (viii) Maldives (ix) Sudan. (x) Seychelles. (xi) Australia (xii) Nauree]
Answer:
(i) Canada is the country with the largest land area in North America.
(ii) St. Christopher (St. Kitts) Nevis is the smallest sovereign nation in North America.
(iii) Brazil is the largest country by area in South America.
(iv) French Guiana is designated as the smallest country/territory in South America.
(v) France is the largest country in area in Europe (excluding Russia/Ukraine, as per the given options).
(vi) Vatican City is the smallest independent state in Europe.
(vii) China is the largest sovereign nation in Asia by population (and area, excluding the European part of Russia).
(viii) Maldives is the smallest island nation in Asia.
(ix) Sudan (pre-split) is the country identified as the largest in Africa by area in the textbook map.
(x) Seychelles is the smallest sovereign nation in Africa.
(xi) Australia is the largest country in Oceania.
(xii) Nauru (Nauree) is the smallest island country in Oceania.
In simple words: This guide names the biggest and smallest nations across every continent. For example, Canada is the largest in North America, while Vatican City is the smallest in Europe.

Exam Tip: Ensure you are familiar with both old and updated political boundaries for map labeling, particularly for African and European countries. Marking the smallest island nations like Maldives and Seychelles requires precise pointing on a global outline map.