Here are the 5 largest libraries in the world, based on their collection size and historical significance.
The British Library has a vast collection of over 170 million items, including books, manuscripts, and more.
1. British Library - London, United Kingdom
Established over 200 years ago, the Library of Congress, the oldest federal cultural institution in the United States, houses over 170 million items across three buildings in Washington, D.C., and Virginia, representing materials in over 470 languages
2. Library of Congress- Washington DC, USA
China's National Library houses a collection of over 37 million items and is the largest library in Asia.
3.Shanghai Library- Shanghai, China
The New York Public Library, founded in 1895, contains over 55 million items as a non-profit private institution that thrives off private and public funding.
4. New York Public Library- New York, United States
The Library and Archives Canada is also known as the LAC, with over 54 million times as a Canadian federal institution em with the responsibility to preserve and provide accessibility to the country's documentary heritage.