# World map in 1812

Source page: https://geographichistory.app/map/1812/

219 states share the map in 1812. The largest by mapped area are Russia, Qing and United Kingdom.

Russia is the largest state on the map in 1812, a position it has held since 1633 (before that: Spanish Empire). It stays in first place until 1917, when United Kingdom takes over. The five largest states hold 54% of all land with a recorded ruler. 24% of the land on the map has no recorded state. The number of states is about the same as in 1810: 219 against 221.

## Largest states in 1812

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | 16,942,000 | 217 |
| Qing | 11,741,000 | 183 |
| United Kingdom | 10,931,000 | 186 |
| Kingdom of Portugal | 7,475,000 | 98 |
| Spanish Empire | 7,446,000 | 163 |
| Ottoman Empire | 3,404,000 | 125 |
| Mexico | 3,148,000 | 86 |
| United States of America | 2,056,000 | 92 |
| Kazakh Khanate | 1,696,000 | 21 |
| Persia | 1,434,000 | 34 |

## Changes since 1810

- On the map, Madagascar takes the place of Merina (about 180 thousand km²).
Other changes: 145 provinces changed hands.
- Mexico gained about 3.1 million km², mostly from Spanish Empire and unclaimed land.
- Spanish Empire gained about 820 thousand km², mostly from unclaimed land and United Kingdom.
- Venezuela gained about 670 thousand km², mostly from Spanish Empire.
- Chile gained about 540 thousand km², mostly from Spanish Empire.

## Battles 1812 - 1814

- 1812: Borodino (Napoleonic Wars (Russian Campaign)), won by France
- 1812: Aslanduz (Russo-Persian Wars), won by Russia
- 1812: Badajoz (Napoleonic Wars (Peninsula Campaign)), won by United Kingdom, Portugal
- 1812: Berezina (Napoleonic Wars (Russian Campaign)), won by Russia
- 1813: Bautzen (Napoleonic Wars (War of Liberation)), won by France
- 1813: Dresden (Napoleonic Wars (War of Liberation)), won by France
- 1813: Kulm (Napoleonic Wars (War of Liberation)), won by Austria, Russia, Prussia
- 1813: Leipzig (Napoleonic Wars), won by Austria, Russia, Prussia, Sweden
- 1813: Lowenberg (Napoleonic Wars (War of Liberation)), won by France
- 1814: La Fere-Champenoise (Napoleonic Wars (French Campaign)), won by Austria, Russia
- 1814: La Rothiere (Napoleonic Wars), won by Prussia, Russia
- 1814: Craonne (Napoleonic Wars (French Campaign)), won by France