Top 10 Largest Forests in the World

Top 10 Largest Forests in the World

By Sheetal Kumari | January 3, 2025

Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon spans nine countries, boasting the world’s richest biodiversity and covering 5.5 million square kilometres.

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Congo Rainforest

Second-largest tropical rainforest, home to gorillas and elephants, covering 3.6 million square kilometres in Central Africa.

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Taiga (Boreal Forest)

Spanning across Russia, Canada, and Scandinavia, the Taiga is the largest biome, rich in conifers and wildlife.

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Daintree Rainforest

Located in Australia, this ancient rainforest is a biodiversity hotspot, covering 1,200 square kilometres.

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Valdivian Temperate Rainforest

A lush forest in Chile and Argentina, famed for its unique plant species and pristine beauty.

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Tongass National Forest

Situated in Alaska, it is the largest national forest in the US, covering 68,000 square kilometres.

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Sundarbans Mangrove Forest

The largest tidal halophytic mangrove in the world, shared by India and Bangladesh, protecting endangered species like the Bengal tiger.

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New Guinea Rainforest

Covering Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, it’s a biodiversity treasure with rare plants and animals.

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Kinabalu National Park Forest

Located in Malaysia, this UNESCO site features unique ecosystems and diverse wildlife.

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Białowieża Forest

A European ancient woodland between Poland and Belarus, home to the endangered European bison.

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