African Nations Larger Than Sudan

Ranking by Land Area

Sudan, once the largest country in Africa, lost that distinction after South Sudan's independence in 2011. Today, two African nations surpass Sudan in total land area:

1. Algeria – Covering approximately 2.38 million square kilometers, Algeria is the largest country in Africa and the tenth largest in the world.
2. Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – With about 2.34 million square kilometers, the DRC ranks as the second-largest African nation.

Context

Sudan now ranks third in Africa with roughly 1.86 million square kilometers. These three nations dominate the continent's northern, central, and western expanses, each encompassing diverse landscapes from Sahara desert to equatorial rainforest.