Europe vs. Brazil: Which Is Larger?

Europe Is Larger in Land Area

Contrary to a common misconception, Europe has a greater total land area than Brazil.

• Europe: ~10.18 million km²
• Brazil: ~8.52 million km²

Europe is roughly 1.2 times the size of Brazil. Brazil is, however, the largest country in South America and the fifth largest in the world, while Europe is a continent comprising over 40 countries.