Algeria

Algeria dominates as Africa’s largest country by land area, spanning 2.38 million km², yet boasts the lowest population density in the top ten at just 19.9 people per km². This vast expanse supports 47.4 million residents, a figure that dwarfs #10 Uganda's population by only 1.5 million despite being nearly 10 times larger. Compared to the runner-up in area, Algeria is 38% bigger than the second-largest country on the continent. Its geographic scale positions it as a key player in North African trade and energy, with natural gas exports exceeding $20 billion annually. The low density allows for significant agricultural potential, contrasting sharply with Uganda's crowded landscapes.