Land Area (sq. km):
total : 603,550 sq km
land: 579,330 sq km
water: 24,220 sq km
note: Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, an area of approximately 27,000 sq km (10,400 sq miles)
Definition:
This entry includes three subfields. Total area is the sum of all land and water areas delimited by international boundaries and/or coastlines. Land area is the aggregate of all surfaces delimited by international boundaries and/or coastlines, excluding inland water bodies (lakes, reservoirs, rivers). Water area is the sum of the surfaces of all inland water bodies, such as lakes, reservoirs, or rivers, as delimited by international boundaries and/or coastlines.
Source: CIA World Factbook