Which is the second largest country in the world ?
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Russia
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Canada
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China
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Australia
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Canada is the second-largest country in the world by total area, covering approximately 9.98 million square kilometers. Russia is the largest country at about 17.1 million square kilometers. China is third or fourth largest (depending on whether total area or land area is measured), and Australia is sixth largest. The question clearly asks for the second-largest, making Canada the correct answer.