# World map in 1861

Source page: https://geographichistory.app/map/1861/

199 states share the map in 1861. The largest by mapped area are Russia, United Kingdom and Qing.

Russia is the largest state on the map in 1861, 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 57% of all land with a recorded ruler. 18% of the land on the map has no recorded state. The number of states is about the same as in 1860: 199 against 201.

## Largest states in 1861

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | 20,108,000 | 268 |
| United Kingdom | 16,344,000 | 297 |
| Qing | 11,001,000 | 163 |
| Brazil | 8,020,000 | 83 |
| United States of America | 6,526,000 | 184 |
| Ottoman Empire | 4,770,000 | 143 |
| Argentina | 2,219,000 | 31 |
| Mexico | 1,942,000 | 57 |
| Colombia | 1,740,000 | 22 |
| Bolivia | 1,687,000 | 23 |

## Changes since 1860

- On the map, Tukulor Empire takes the place of Ségou Empire (about 610 thousand km²).
Other changes: 32 provinces changed hands.
- France gained about 290 thousand km², mostly from unclaimed land and Mzab.
- Netherlands gained about 260 thousand km², mostly from unclaimed land and Banjar.
- Sardinia Piedmont gained about 160 thousand km², mostly from Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and Central Italy.
- Confederate States gained about 79 thousand km², mostly from United States of America.

## Battles 1861 - 1869

- 1861: Hangzhou (Taiping Rebellion), won by Taiping
- 1862: Corinth, Mississippi (1st) (American Civil War), won by United States
- 1862: Fredericksburg (American Civil War), won by Confederate States of America
- 1862: Yuhuatai (Taiping Rebellion), won by China
- 1863: Suzhou (Taiping Rebellion), won by China
- 1864: Hubei (Taiping Rebellion), won by China
- 1864: Cold Harbour (American Civil War), won by Confederate States of America
- 1864: Fujian (Taiping Rebellion), won by China
- 1864: Kennesaw Mountain (American Civil War), won by Confederate States of America
- 1864: Totopotomoy Creek (American Civil War)
- 1864: Wilderness (American Civil War), won by Confederate States of America
- 1865: Appomattox Court House (US Civil War), won by United States of America