In the context of the area, what is the position of India in the world?

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India is the seventh-largest country in the world, with about 2.4% of the total land area. The largest country, Russia, occupies about 11% of the land area. It is followed by Canada, China, the United States, Brazil, and Australia. There are 28 states and 8 union territories in the Indian subcontinent. Of these, Rajasthan occupies the highest land area. Rajasthan is succeeded by Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat in terms of land area. Goa is the smallest state, and Lakshadweep is the smallest union territory, having an area as small as 32.62 square kilometers. With just 2.4% land area, India has rich biodiversity and has many endemic species.

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