# World map in 1815

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220 states share the map in 1815. The largest by mapped area are Russia, Qing and United Kingdom.

Russia is the largest state on the map in 1815, 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 53% of all land with a recorded ruler. 25% of the land on the map has no recorded state. The number of states is about the same as in 1812: 220 against 219.

## Largest states in 1815

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | 17,195,000 | 232 |
| Qing | 11,741,000 | 183 |
| United Kingdom | 10,966,000 | 189 |
| Kingdom of Portugal | 7,475,000 | 98 |
| Spanish Empire | 6,250,000 | 145 |
| Ottoman Empire | 3,378,000 | 123 |
| Mexico | 3,234,000 | 91 |
| United States of America | 2,840,000 | 115 |
| Kazakh Khanate | 1,696,000 | 21 |
| Persia | 1,434,000 | 34 |

## Changes since 1812

128 provinces changed hands.
- United States of America gained about 780 thousand km², mostly from Ojibwa and Creek.
- United provinces of New Granada gained about 430 thousand km², mostly from Spanish Empire and Venezuela.
- Norway gained about 320 thousand km², mostly from Denmark.
- Russia gained about 250 thousand km², mostly from Poland and Moldavia.

## Battles 1815 - 1819

- 1815: Waterloo (Napoleonic Wars), won by United Kingdom, Prussia, Netherlands
- 1815: Tolentino (Napoleonic Wars), won by Habsburg Empire
- 1815: Charleroi (Napoleonic Wars (100 Days Campaign)), won by France
- 1815: Ferrara (Napoleonic Wars (100 Days)), won by Austria
- 1815: Huningue (Napoleonic Wars (100 Days)), won by Habsburg Empire
- 1815: La Souffel (Napoleonic Wars), won by France
- 1815: Ligny (Napoleonic Wars), won by France
- 1815: Namur (Napoleonic Wars), won by France
- 1815: Occhiobello (Napoleonic Wars (100 Days Campaign)), won by Habsburg Empire
- 1815: Quatre Bras (Napoleonic Wars), won by United Kingdom
- 1815: San Germano (Napoleonic Wars (100 Days Campaign)), won by Habsburg Empire
- 1815: Wavre (Napoleonic Wars), won by Prussia