Group of 7 countries (G7) Compared by Geography > Forest area > Sq. km
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Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees of at least 5 meters in situ, whether productive or not, and excludes tree stands in agricultural production systems (for example, in fruit plantations and agroforestry systems) and trees in urban parks and gardens.".
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Interesting observations about Geography > Forest area > Sq. km
- Brazil ranked first for forest area > sq. km amongst Hot countries in 2007.
- Russia ranked first for forest area > sq. km globally in 2007.
- Indonesia ranked first for forest area > sq. km amongst Muslim countries in 2007.
- Canada ranked second for forest area > sq. km amongst Christian countries in 2007.
- United States ranked second for forest area > sq. km amongst Former British colonies in 2007.
- Sweden ranked first for forest area > sq. km amongst European Union in 2007.
- Democratic Republic of the Congo ranked first for forest area > sq. km amongst Sub-Saharan Africa in 2007.
- China ranked first for forest area > sq. km amongst East Asia and Pacific in 2007.
- Bolivia ranked first for forest area > sq. km amongst Landlocked countries in 2007.
- Peru ranked second for forest area > sq. km amongst Catholic countries in 2007.
- Spain ranked first for forest area > sq. km amongst Tourist destinations in 2007.
