# World map in 1914

Source page: https://geographichistory.app/map/1914/

85 states share the map in 1914. The largest by mapped area are Russia, United Kingdom and France.

Russia is the largest state on the map in 1914, 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 49% of all land with a recorded ruler. 3% of the land on the map has no recorded state. The number of states is about the same as in 1910: 85 against 83.

## Largest states in 1914

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | 21,495,000 | 281 |
| United Kingdom | 12,944,000 | 341 |
| France | 11,042,000 | 187 |
| United States of America | 9,697,000 | 235 |
| Brazil | 8,582,000 | 83 |
| Republic of China | 8,038,000 | 148 |
| Australia | 7,925,000 | 40 |
| Canada | 6,026,000 | 80 |
| German Empire | 3,609,000 | 122 |
| Argentina | 2,747,000 | 38 |

## Changes since 1910

- On the map, Portugal takes the place of Kingdom of Portugal (about 1.5 million km²).
- On the map, French protectorate in Morocco takes the place of Sultanate of Morocco (about 360 thousand km²).
Other changes: 259 provinces changed hands.
- Republic of China gained about 8 million km², mostly from Qing.
- Mongolian Khanate gained about 1.8 million km², mostly from Qing.
- Italy gained about 1.6 million km², mostly from unclaimed land and Ottoman Empire.
- Tibet gained about 1.3 million km², mostly from Qing.

## Battles 1914 - 1917

- 1914: Frontiers (World War I), won by Germany
- 1914: Marne (World War I), won by France
- 1914: Ypres (World War I), won by United Kingdom, France
- 1914: Aisne (World War I), won by United Kingdom
- 1914: Galicia (World War I), won by Russia
- 1915: Lutsk (World War I)
- 1915: Salonika (World War I), won by United Kingdom, France, Serbia
- 1916: Brusilov Offensive (World War), won by Russia
- 1916: Somme (World War I)
- 1917: Caporetto (World War), won by Austria-Hungary, Germany
- 1917: Isonzo (2nd) (World War I), won by Italy
- 1917: Nivelle Offensive (World War I), won by Germany