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    The largest library in the world is the **British Library**, located in the United Kingdom.

    It boasts a
    catalogue size of approximately **170 to 200 million items**, making it the most extensive library
    globally in terms of collection size[1][2].

    ### Overview of the Largest Libraries

    Here’s a list of some of the largest libraries in the world based on their catalogue size:

    | **Library Name** | **Country** | **Location** | **Catalogue Size** |

    |-----------------------------------|-------------------|----------------------------------|------------------------|

    | British Library | United Kingdom | London and Boston Spa | 170–200 million |

    | Library of Congress | United States | Washington, D.C. | 175 million+ |

    | Shanghai Library | China | Shanghai | 58 million |

    | New York Public Library | United States | New York City | 55 million |

    | Library and Archives Canada | Canada | Ottawa | 54 million |

    | Russian State Library | Russia | Moscow | 48.1 million |

    | National Diet Library | Japan | Tokyo and Kyoto | 44.1 million |

    | National Library of China | China | Beijing | 43.27 million |

    | Royal Danish Library | Denmark | Copenhagen and Aarhus | 42.5 million |

    | Bibliothèque nationale de France | France | Paris | 41.66 million |

    These libraries not only serve as repositories of knowledge but also engage with communities through
    various educational and cultural programs[2][3]. The British Library, for instance, attracts about **1.75
    million visitors annually** and has a budget of approximately **£141 million**[2].

    ### Significance of Libraries

    Libraries play a crucial role in preserving cultural heritage and providing access to information across
    diverse fields. They offer quiet study environments, resources for research, and community engagement
    through events like book clubs and author talks[2][5]. The British Library stands out not just for its size
    but also for its commitment to serving the public good through extensive collections and services.
    Citations:

    [1] https://byjus.com/govt-exams/world-largest-libraries/

    [2] https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/list-of-largest-libraries-in-the-world-1706014445-1

    [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_libraries

    [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Library_of_India

    [5] https://bookstr.com/article/the-top-10-largest-libraries-in-the-world/

    [6] https://ru.usembassy.gov/explore-worlds-biggest-library-right-now-video/

    [7] https://kohasupport.com/the-top-10-biggest-libraries-in-the-world/

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