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Do you know which country has the largest forest on Earth? (It's not Brazil)

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It is no small thing to say that forests have an important role in the health of the planet. Aside from being a source of paper and fuel, trees are the second-largest contributor to all of the earth's oxygen, second only to the ocean. But forests as we know them are always at risk. Half of the forestry that the earth has lost since the last ice age has occurred in the past 100 years, thanks largely to industrialization and agriculture. But where are the world's biggest forests located? And how big are they compared to all land on earth?
 

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15. Venezuela -

This Latin American country's forestry covers half of its territory. Venezuela's forests span 178,000 sq. miles (462,000 sq. km), which make up 1.1% of the world's total forestry. But between 1990 and 2010, the country lost a staggering 11.1% of its forest cover to deforestation.
 

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15. Venezuela -

Pictured here is the keel-billed toucan, a colorful bird species native to the forests of Venezuela, Southern Mexico, and Colombia. Interestingly, Venezuela is also home to the world's tallest uninterrupted waterfall, Angel Falls.
 

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14. Bolivia -

The fifth-largest country in South America is home to 196,000 sq. miles (506,000 sq. km) of the world's forestry. It is one of nine countries that share the biggest forest in the world, the Amazon rainforest. Bolivia's borders contain 7.7% of the Amazon.
 

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14. Bolivia -

Bolivia is home to around 2,194 species of reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and birds, making it the 12th most biodiverse country in the world.
 

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13. Colombia -

Over 54% of Colombia is forested, with a total area of 228,000 sq. miles (590,000 sq. km). The country has the third-largest forest area in South America and is home to more than 300,000 species of flora and fauna.
 

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13. Colombia -

Surprisingly, Colombia has dedicated only 1.2% of its territory to the agriculture and production of coffee, despite the fact that Colombia produces nearly 10% of worldwide coffee production.
 

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12. Mexico -

The 13th-largest country by area and the 10th-most-populous country, Mexico is home to a forest that spans 253,000 sq. miles (656,000 sq. km). The Mexican forest is also home to the Mayan ruins.
 

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12. Mexico -

Mexico's forestry is quite prominently divided into two categories: dry and humid. Pictured here is a humid Mexican forest as seen from Ajusco, a lava dome volcano that has created nutrient-rich soil that provides fuel for the local flora.
 

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11. Angola -

The 11th spot on this list is taken up by Angola, a country on Africa's west coast that is home to 255,000 sq. miles (661,000 sq. km) of forestry and the beautiful Ruacana Falls, pictured here.
 

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11. Angola -

Angola has large areas of "miombo" forest remaining, which contains tropical and subtropical flora. Angola's forests contain 4,385 million metric tons of carbon in living forest biomass.
 

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10. Peru -

Cracking the top 10 is Peru, the 19th-largest country in the world with an area of 279,000 sq. miles (722,000 sq. km) dedicated to forestry, which is locally known as the Peruvian jungle. Peru is also home to Machu Picchu, an Inca citadel that was built during the 15th century.
 

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10. Peru -

More than 60% of Peru is covered by tropical forests, and it is the second-largest Amazonian national territory.
 

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9. India -

The ninth spot on this list takes us to Asia, where the country of India boasts a forested area of 280,000 sq. miles (725,000 sq. km). India is also home to the Sundarbans, which is the largest mangrove forest in the world.
 

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9. India -

Every year, people of India celebrate Van Mahotsava, the Tree Festival, which is a tree-planting festival that spans a week at the beginning of July.
 

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Why the title is which cuntry has the largest forest yet there are many listed.
So which cuntry has the largest forest? :thumbsdown:
 

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8. Indonesia -

When it comes to flora and fauna, the country of Indonesia is quite astonishing. The nation is home to almost 15% of the world's known plants, mammals, and birds, all of which are contained in the country's 353,000 sq. miles (916,000 sq. km) of forests.
 
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