# World map in 1923

Source page: https://geographichistory.app/map/1923/

86 states share the map in 1923. The largest by mapped area are Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United Kingdom and France.

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics is the largest state on the map in 1923, a position it has held since 1920 (before that: United Kingdom). It stays in first place until 1991, when Russian Federation takes over. The five largest states hold 51% of all land with a recorded ruler. 2% of the land on the map has no recorded state. The number of states is about the same as in 1920: 86 against 89.

## Largest states in 1923

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Union of Soviet Socialist Republics | 20,684,000 | 251 |
| United Kingdom | 14,792,000 | 369 |
| France | 12,086,000 | 212 |
| United States of America | 9,697,000 | 235 |
| Brazil | 8,582,000 | 83 |
| Australia | 8,154,000 | 43 |
| Republic of China | 8,042,000 | 149 |
| Canada | 6,416,000 | 81 |
| Argentina | 2,747,000 | 38 |
| Italy | 2,521,000 | 65 |

## Changes since 1920

- On the map, Turkey takes the place of Ottoman Empire (about 420 thousand km²).
Other changes: 108 provinces changed hands.
- Union of Soviet Socialist Republics gained about 3.9 million km², mostly from Russia and Far Eastern Republic.
- Kingdom of Egypt gained about 980 thousand km², mostly from United Kingdom.
- Russia gained about 390 thousand km², mostly from Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
- Canada gained about 390 thousand km², mostly from unclaimed land.

## Battles 1923 - 1929

- 1924: Chaouen (Spanish Rif War), won by Rifs
- 1924: Taif (Saudi-Hashemite Wars), won by Saudis
- 1925: Alhucemas (Spanish Rif War), won by Spain
- 1927: Longtan, China (2nd Chinese Revolutionary Civil War), won by Kuomintang
- 1927: Shantou (2nd Chinese Revolutionary Civil War), won by Chinese Nationalists
- 1928: Baoding (2nd Chinese Revolutionary Civil War), won by Kuomintang
- 1928: Canton (2nd Chinese Revolutionary Civil War), won by Chinese Nationalists
- 1928: Ching Kan Shan (2nd Chinese Revolutionary Civil War), won by Chinese Nationalists
- 1928: Nanchang (2nd Chinese Revolutionary Civil War), won by Chinese Communists
- 1929: Sabalah (Ikhwan Rebellion), won by Saudis
- 1929: Chalainoer (Sino-Russian Border War), won by USSR
- 1929: Charasia (Afghan Civil War), won by Nadir Shah