# World map in 1871

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170 states share the map in 1871. The largest by mapped area are Russia, United Kingdom and Qing.

Russia is the largest state on the map in 1871, 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. 15% of the land on the map has no recorded state. The number of states is about the same as in 1870: 170 against 171.

## Largest states in 1871

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | 20,873,000 | 275 |
| United Kingdom | 14,418,000 | 252 |
| Qing | 11,203,000 | 173 |
| United States of America | 9,095,000 | 214 |
| Brazil | 8,128,000 | 84 |
| Ottoman Empire | 4,867,000 | 146 |
| Canada | 3,018,000 | 55 |
| Argentina | 2,256,000 | 32 |
| Mexico | 1,942,000 | 57 |
| Colombia | 1,740,000 | 22 |

## Changes since 1870

111 provinces changed hands.
- Canada gained about 2.2 million km², mostly from United Kingdom.
- France gained about 1.6 million km², mostly from France and unclaimed land.
- United States of America gained about 210 thousand km², mostly from Assiniboine and unclaimed land.
- United Kingdom gained about 150 thousand km², mostly from unclaimed land.

## Battles 1871 - 1877

- 1871: Hericourt (Franco-Prussian War), won by Prussia
- 1871: Le Mans (Franco-Prussian War), won by Prussia
- 1871: Paris (Paris Commune), won by France
- 1871: Belfort (1st) (Franco-Prussian War), won by France
- 1871: Mont Valerian (Franco-Prussian War), won by Prussia
- 1871: Pontarlier (Franco-Prussian War), won by Prussia
- 1871: St Quentin (Franco-Prussian War), won by Prussia
- 1872: Puente de la Reyna (2nd Carlist War), won by Carlists
- 1874: Estella (2nd Carlist War), won by Carlists
- 1874: Somorrostro (2nd) (2nd Carlist War), won by Carlists
- 1876: Alexinatz (Serbo-Turkish War), won by Ottoman Empire
- 1877: Kagoshima (Satsuma Rebellion), won by Japan