How does the size of Argentina compare to Europe?

Argentina is the eighth largest country in the world with an area of approximately 2.78 million square kilometers, making it the second largest country in South America after Brazil. Europe, as a continent, is significantly larger than Argentina, covering about 10.18 million square kilometers. Although no single European country matches Argentina’s size, when comparing to individual countries, only Russia (partly in Europe) surpasses Argentina in total land area. If comparing Argentina’s size to the European Union as a region, the EU encompasses around 4.48 million square kilometers, which is larger than Argentina.