# World map in 1918

Source page: https://geographichistory.app/map/1918/

91 states share the map in 1918. The largest by mapped area are United Kingdom, France and United States of America.

United Kingdom is the largest state on the map in 1918, a position it has held since 1917 (before that: Russia). It stays in first place until 1920, when Union of Soviet Socialist Republics takes over. The five largest states hold 43% of all land with a recorded ruler. 2% of the land on the map has no recorded state. There are more states than in 1914: 91 against 85.

## Largest states in 1918

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 16,239,000 | 397 |
| France | 12,086,000 | 212 |
| United States of America | 9,697,000 | 235 |
| Russia | 8,614,000 | 94 |
| Brazil | 8,582,000 | 83 |
| Union of Soviet Socialist Republics | 8,222,000 | 108 |
| Australia | 8,154,000 | 43 |
| Republic of China | 8,038,000 | 148 |
| Canada | 6,026,000 | 80 |
| Far Eastern Republic | 3,188,000 | 22 |

## Changes since 1914

- On the map, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics takes the place of Bukhara (about 220 thousand km²).
- On the map, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics takes the place of Khiva (about 150 thousand km²).
Other changes: 415 provinces changed hands.
- Union of Soviet Socialist Republics gained about 7.9 million km², mostly from Russia.
- United Kingdom gained about 3.3 million km², mostly from German Empire and Ottoman Empire.
- Far Eastern Republic gained about 3.2 million km², mostly from Russia.
- France gained about 1 million km², mostly from German Empire and Ottoman Empire.

## Battles 1918 - 1919

- 1918: Monte Grappa (World War I), won by United Kingdom, France, Italy
- 1918: Sambre (World War I), won by United Kingdom, United States, France, Belgium, Canada, Australia, New Zealand
- 1918: Somme (World War I), won by Germany
- 1918: Aisne (World War I), won by Germany
- 1918: Lys (World War I)
- 1918: Marne (World War I), won by France, United Kingdom, United States
- 1918: Meuse-Argonne (World War I), won by United States
- 1918: Piave (1st) (World War I), won by Italy
- 1918: St Mihiel (World War I), won by United States, France
- 1918: Vittorio Veneto (World War I), won by Italy, France, United Kingdom
- 1918: Amiens (World War I), won by United Kingdom
- 1918: Arras (World War I), won by United Kingdom