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Tijdens een onderzoekje, wat ik deed in verband met een mogelijk sport project, kwam ik de volgende zaken tegen. Ik realiseerde me de grootsheid van een aantal dingen niet.

top five largest countries in the world by land area:

1. Russia – 17,098,242 square kilometers

2. Canada – 9,984,670 square kilometers

3. United States – 9,833,517 square kilometers (including land and water)

4. China – 9,596,961 square kilometers

5. Brazil – 8,515,767 square kilometers

top five most populous countries in the world (as of 2024 estimates) are:

1. China – Approximately 1.41 billion people

2. India – Approximately 1.42 billion people

3. United States – Approximately 340 million people

4. Indonesia – Approximately 277 million people

5. Pakistan – Approximately 248 million people

At the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, the top five most successful nations by medal count were:

1. United States

• Total Medals: 126 (40 Gold, 44 Silver, 42 Bronze)

The U.S. maintained its dominance across multiple sports, excelling in swimming, athletics, and gymnastics.

2. China

• Total Medals: 91 (40 Gold, 27 Silver, 24 Bronze)

China showed strength in sports like diving, weightlifting, and table tennis, securing the second spot.

3. Japan

• Total Medals: 45 (20 Gold, 12 Silver, 13 Bronze)

Japan had notable performances in judo, wrestling, and new Olympic events like skateboarding.

4. Australia

• Total Medals: 53 (18 Gold, 19 Silver, 16 Bronze)

Australia shined in swimming and track cycling, continuing its strong Olympic tradition.

5. France (Host Nation)

• Total Medals: 64 (16 Gold, 26 Silver, 22 Bronze)

France had a strong showing in team sports like handball and judo, benefiting from home support.

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, the top five countries with populations of at least 5 million, ranked by medals per million people, are:

1. New Zealand – 3.92 medals per million people

2. Australia – 2.02 medals per million people

3. Hungary – 1.98 medals per million people

4. Netherlands – 1.94 medals per million people

5. Sweden – 1.05 medals per million people