# World map in 1939

Source page: https://geographichistory.app/map/1939/

84 states share the map in 1939. 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 1939, 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 50% of all land with a recorded ruler. Nearly all land on the map has a recorded state. The number of states is about the same as in 1930: 84 against 85.

## Largest states in 1939

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Union of Soviet Socialist Republics | 21,258,000 | 254 |
| United Kingdom | 14,599,000 | 360 |
| France | 12,078,000 | 211 |
| United States of America | 9,697,000 | 235 |
| Brazil | 8,582,000 | 83 |
| Canada | 8,469,000 | 84 |
| Australia | 8,154,000 | 43 |
| Republic of China | 4,942,000 | 79 |
| Italy | 3,669,000 | 94 |
| Argentina | 2,747,000 | 38 |

## Changes since 1930

- On the map, Saudi Arabia takes the place of Diriyah (about 1.4 million km²).
- On the map, Spanish State takes the place of Kingdom of Spain (about 840 thousand km²).
- On the map, Thailand takes the place of Siam (about 540 thousand km²).
Other changes: 164 provinces changed hands.
- Canada gained about 1.8 million km², mostly from unclaimed land.
- Empire of Japan gained about 1.6 million km², mostly from Republic of China.
- Iran gained about 1.6 million km², mostly from Persia.
- Manchukuo gained about 1.1 million km², mostly from Republic of China and Empire of Japan.

## Battles 1939

- 1939: Mannerheim Line (Russo-Finnish War), won by Finland
- 1939: Poland (World War II), won by Germany
- 1939: Atlantic (World War II), won by United Kingdom
- 1939: Winter War (World War II), won by USSR
- 1939: Bzura (World War II), won by Germany
- 1939: Nanchang (Sino-Japanese War), won by Japan
- 1939: Nanning (Sino-Japanese War), won by China
- 1939: Suixiang-Zaoyang (2nd Sino-Japanese War), won by China
- 1939: Warsaw (World War II), won by Germany
- 1939: Albania (World War II, World War II), won by Italy
- 1939: Khalkan Gol (Russo-Japanese Border Wars), won by USSR
- 1939: Kock (World War II), won by Germany