10 Largest Forests in the World

Amazon Rainforest, South America

Covering over 6.7 million square kilometers, the Amazon Rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world.

Congo Basin Rainforest, Africa

Spanning over 2 million square kilometers, the Congo Basin Rainforest is the second-largest tropical rainforest in the world.

Taiga, Russia

The Taiga, also known as the Boreal Forest, is the largest terrestrial biome on Earth. It covers much of Canada, Alaska, and Russia, and is home to a wide range of animals.

Valdivian Temperate Rainforest, Chile

Covering over 248,000 square kilometers, the Valdivian Temperate Rainforest is the largest temperate rainforest in South America. 

Sundarbans, India and Bangladesh

The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest in the world, covering over 10,000 square kilometers across India and Bangladesh. 

Tongass National Forest, USA

The Tongass National Forest is the largest national forest in the United States, covering over 68,000 square kilometers in Alaska. 

Daintree Rainforest, Australia

The Daintree Rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in Australia, covering over 1,200 square kilometers. 

Taman Negara National Park, Malaysia

Taman Negara National Park is the largest national park in Malaysia, covering over 4,000 square kilometers.

Great Bear Rainforest, Canada

The Great Bear Rainforest is the largest temperate rainforest in the world, covering over 64,000 square kilometers on the coast of British Columbia.

Białowieża Forest, Poland, and Belaru

The Białowieża Forest is one of the last remaining primeval forests in Europe, covering over 1,500 square kilometers in Poland and Belarus.