# World map in 1900

Source page: https://geographichistory.app/map/1900/

95 states share the map in 1900. The largest by mapped area are Russia, United Kingdom and Qing.

Russia is the largest state on the map in 1900, 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. 10% of the land on the map has no recorded state. There are fewer states than in 1890: 95 against 143.

## Largest states in 1900

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | 21,580,000 | 287 |
| United Kingdom | 19,092,000 | 376 |
| Qing | 11,159,000 | 168 |
| United States of America | 9,697,000 | 235 |
| Brazil | 7,518,000 | 80 |
| France | 5,613,000 | 150 |
| Canada | 5,195,000 | 73 |
| Ottoman Empire | 3,277,000 | 98 |
| German Empire | 2,938,000 | 98 |
| Argentina | 2,747,000 | 38 |

## Changes since 1890

- On the map, Korea takes the place of Joseon (about 220 thousand km²).
Other changes: 259 provinces changed hands.
- United Kingdom gained about 4 million km², mostly from unclaimed land and Zimbabwe.
- France gained about 2.6 million km², mostly from Tukulor Empire and Madagascar.
- Belgium gained about 1.6 million km², mostly from unclaimed land and Kingdom of Kongo.
- Denmark gained about 1.6 million km², mostly from unclaimed land.

## Battles 1900 - 1909

- 1900: Liaoyang (Russo-Chinese War), won by Russia
- 1900: Shaho (Russo-Chinese War), won by Russia
- 1900: Poplar Grove (2nd Anglo-Boer War), won by United Kingdom, Australia
- 1900: Beicang (Boxer Rebellion), won by Eight-Nation Alliance
- 1900: Beijing (Boxer Rebellion), won by United Kingdom, France, United States, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Japan
- 1900: Dagu Forts (Boxer Rebellion), won by United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia
- 1900: Palonegro (Colombian War of the Thousand Days), won by Colombia
- 1904: Liaoyang (Russo-Japanese War), won by Japan
- 1904: Shaho (Russo-Japanese War)
- 1904: Port Arthur (Russo-Japanese War), won by Japan
- 1905: Mukden (Russo-Japanese War), won by Japan
- 1905: Sandepu (Russo-Japanese War), won by Japan