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Figure 2.3: Ten countries with largest forest ares 2005 (million ha)

The world’s forests

1 hectare (ha) = 10 000 square meters (m2) = 0.01 square kilometres (km2)

Source: FAO  Global Forest Resources Assessment 2005, Progress towards sustainable forest management,
Chapter 2: Extent of forest resources, p.16