Because it is under sea level
The country with the largest land mass in Europe is Russia.
the land of Denmark is a country in northern Europe
Russia but Ukraine if you ask for a country all in Europe.
Ukraine has the second largest land area in Europe. The country with the largest land area in Europe is Russia.
Vatican City is the smallest country by land mass in Europe.
Eurasia
Russia has the largest land area in Europe (about 4,000,000 km2 out of a total of 17,000,000 km2). The Ukraine is the country wholly in Europe with the largest land area (600,000 km2).
The country in Europe with the greatest landmass is Russia. It is located in both Europe and Asia, but the majority of its land is in Europe.
Russia covers 40% of Europe and a large percentage of Asia, making it the largest country in both continents.Russia.
Russia has the largest land area in both continents. China has the largest land area of any country wholly in Asia. The Ukraine has the largest land area of any country wholly in Europe.
Europe
Europe by Continent, Russia by country