# World map in 1870

Source page: https://geographichistory.app/map/1870/

171 states share the map in 1870. The largest by mapped area are Russia, United Kingdom and Qing.

Russia is the largest state on the map in 1870, 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 58% of all land with a recorded ruler. 16% of the land on the map has no recorded state. There are fewer states than in 1861: 171 against 199.

## Largest states in 1870

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | 20,873,000 | 275 |
| United Kingdom | 16,436,000 | 276 |
| Qing | 11,203,000 | 173 |
| United States of America | 8,888,000 | 211 |
| Brazil | 8,128,000 | 84 |
| Ottoman Empire | 4,867,000 | 146 |
| Argentina | 2,256,000 | 32 |
| Mexico | 1,942,000 | 57 |
| Colombia | 1,740,000 | 22 |
| Persia | 1,682,000 | 38 |

## Changes since 1861

- On the map, Austria-Hungary takes the place of Austria (about 630 thousand km²).
- On the map, Empire of Japan takes the place of Tokugawa (about 260 thousand km²).
- On the map, Italy takes the place of Sardinia Piedmont (about 230 thousand km²).
Other changes: 150 provinces changed hands.
- United States of America gained about 2.4 million km², mostly from Russia and unclaimed land.
- Russia gained about 2.2 million km², mostly from unclaimed land and Kokand.
- United Kingdom gained about 950 thousand km², mostly from unclaimed land and Lesotho.
- Canada gained about 860 thousand km², mostly from United Kingdom.

## Battles 1870

- 1870: Gravelotte (Franco-Prussian War), won by Prussia
- 1870: Metz (Franco-Prussian War), won by Prussia
- 1870: Noiseville (Franco-Prussian War), won by Prussia
- 1870: Paris (Franco-Prussian Wars), won by Prussia
- 1870: Sedan (Franco-Prussian War), won by Prussia
- 1870: Villiers (Franco-Prussian War), won by Wurtemberg, Saxony
- 1870: Spicheren (Franco-Prussian War), won by Prussia
- 1870: Artenay (Franco-Prussian War), won by Prussia, Bavaria
- 1870: Bagneux (Franco-Prussian War), won by Prussia
- 1870: Bapaume (Franco-Prussian War), won by France
- 1870: Bazeilles (Franco-Prussian War), won by Bavaria
- 1870: Beaumont-en-Argonne (Prussian War), won by Saxony