# World map in 1878

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150 states share the map in 1878. The largest by mapped area are Russia, United Kingdom and Qing.

Russia is the largest state on the map in 1878, 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. 14% of the land on the map has no recorded state. There are fewer states than in 1871: 150 against 170.

## Largest states in 1878

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | 21,010,000 | 277 |
| United Kingdom | 15,584,000 | 263 |
| Qing | 11,203,000 | 173 |
| United States of America | 9,296,000 | 218 |
| Brazil | 8,128,000 | 84 |
| Ottoman Empire | 6,194,000 | 161 |
| Canada | 3,294,000 | 60 |
| Argentina | 2,256,000 | 32 |
| Mexico | 1,942,000 | 57 |
| Colombia | 1,740,000 | 22 |

## Changes since 1871

120 provinces changed hands.
- United Kingdom gained about 1.4 million km², mostly from unclaimed land and South Africa.
- Ottoman Empire gained about 1.4 million km², mostly from unclaimed land and Darfur.
- German Empire gained about 530 thousand km², mostly from Prussia and Bavaria.
- Canada gained about 280 thousand km², mostly from United Kingdom.

## Battles 1878 - 1879

- 1878: Sarajevo (Austro-Turkish War), won by Austria-Hungary
- 1878: Senova (Russo-Turkish Wars), won by Russia
- 1878: Tashkessan (Russo-Turkish Wars), won by Russia
- 1878: Peiwar Kotal (2nd British Afghan War), won by United Kingdom
- 1878: Plovdiv (Russo-Turkish War), won by Russia
- 1879: Sherpur, Afghanistan (2nd British-Afghan War), won by United Kingdom
- 1879: Charasia (British Afghan War), won by United Kingdom
- 1879: Eshowe (Anglo-Zulu War), won by United Kingdom
- 1879: Geok Tepe (Russian Conquest of Central Asia), won by Tekkes Tribesmen
- 1879: Gingindlovu (Anglo-Zulu War), won by United Kingdom
- 1879: Hlobane (Anglo-Zulu War), won by Zulu Kingdom
- 1879: Isandhlwana (Anglo-Zulu War), won by Zulus