# World map in 1950

Source page: https://geographichistory.app/map/1950/

100 states share the map in 1950. The largest by mapped area are Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, France and United States of America.

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics is the largest state on the map in 1950, 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 45% 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 1949: 100 against 103.

## Largest states in 1950

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Union of Soviet Socialist Republics | 21,731,000 | 284 |
| France | 11,571,000 | 191 |
| United States of America | 9,414,000 | 221 |
| Canada | 8,861,000 | 90 |
| United Kingdom | 8,728,000 | 167 |
| Brazil | 8,582,000 | 83 |
| People's Republic of China | 8,013,000 | 148 |
| Australia | 7,961,000 | 41 |
| India | 2,957,000 | 116 |
| Argentina | 2,747,000 | 38 |

## Changes since 1949

31 provinces changed hands.
- Canada gained about 390 thousand km², mostly from United Kingdom.
- South Vietnam gained about 160 thousand km², mostly from France.
- India gained about 110 thousand km², mostly from Hadoti and Tripura.
- Austria gained about 87 thousand km², mostly from Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and United Kingdom.

## Battles 1950 - 1959

- 1950: Chongchon (Korean War), won by China
- 1950: Koto-ri (Korean War), won by United States
- 1950: Naktong Bulge (2nd) (Korean War), won by United States, South Korea
- 1950: Chamdo (Chinese Conquest of Tibet), won by China
- 1950: Chochiwon (Korean War), won by North Korea
- 1950: Inchon (Korean War), won by United States
- 1950: Taejon (Korean War), won by North Korea
- 1951: No Name Line (Korean War), won by United States
- 1951: Chipyong (Korean War), won by United States, France
- 1951: Seoul (Korean War), won by United States, South Korea
- 1951: Heartbreak Ridge (Korean War), won by United Nations, South Korea
- 1953: Kumsong (Korean War), won by China