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Nov 11, 2009
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The Question:

According to your info Sweden is the fourth largest country in Europe. Which are the three bigger ones?

The Answer:

Since the breakup of the Soviet Union, the Ukraine is the largest country in Europe, followed by France, Spain, and then Sweden. Here are their respective land areas:

Ukraine 603,700 sq. km
France 547,030 sq. km
Spain 504,750 sq. km
Sweden 449,964 sq. km

—The Editors

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