In terms of land area, canada is
a. the world's largest country.
b. the world's second-largest country.
c. the world's third-largest country.
d. the world's fourth-largest country.

Canada is the second largest country in the world. Only Russia is bigger. This huge country lies at the top of the North American Continent. To its north is the icy Arctic Ocean, which surrounds the North Pole. To its south is the United States. Canada has 12 provinces and territories.  

Your answer would be "b"

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