Geographic HistoryWorld map in 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 | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | 22 million km² | 287 |
| United Kingdom | 19 million km² | 376 |
| Qing | 11 million km² | 168 |
| United States of America | 9.7 million km² | 235 |
| Brazil | 7.5 million km² | 80 |
| France | 5.6 million km² | 150 |
| Canada | 5.2 million km² | 73 |
| Ottoman Empire | 3.3 million km² | 98 |
| German Empire | 2.9 million km² | 98 |
| Argentina | 2.7 million km² | 38 |
What changed since 1890
- On the map, Korea takes the place of Joseon (about 220 thousand km²).
- Apart from that, 259 provinces changed hands between 1890 and 1900.
- United Kingdom gained about 4 million km², mostly from land with no recorded state and Zimbabwe.
- France gained about 2.6 million km², mostly from Tukulor Empire and Madagascar.
- Belgium gained about 1.6 million km², mostly from land with no recorded state and Kingdom of Kongo.
- Denmark gained about 1.6 million km², mostly from land with no recorded state.
- New on the map: Kingdom of Spain, Darfur, Dervish, Cuba and Belize.
- No longer on the map: Tukulor Empire, Kingdom of Kongo, Madagascar, Zimbabwe and Fezzan.
Battles, 1900 - 1909
- 1900Liaoyang
- 1900Shaho
- 1900Poplar Grove
- 1900Beicang
- 1900Beijing
- 1900Dagu Forts
- 1900Palonegro
- 1904Liaoyang
- 1904Shaho
- 1904Port Arthur
- 1905Mukden
- 1905Sandepu
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