Geographic HistoryWorld map in 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 | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Union of Soviet Socialist Republics | 22 million km² | 284 |
| France | 12 million km² | 191 |
| United States of America | 9.4 million km² | 221 |
| Canada | 8.9 million km² | 90 |
| United Kingdom | 8.7 million km² | 167 |
| Brazil | 8.6 million km² | 83 |
| People's Republic of China | 8 million km² | 148 |
| Australia | 8 million km² | 41 |
| India | 3 million km² | 116 |
| Argentina | 2.7 million km² | 38 |
What changed since 1949
- 31 provinces changed hands between 1949 and 1950.
- 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.
- New on the map: South Vietnam and Austria.
- No longer on the map: Hadoti, Tripura, Mewat, Manipur and Baroda.
Battles, 1950 - 1959
- 1950Chongchon
- 1950Koto-ri
- 1950Naktong Bulge (2nd)
- 1950Chamdo
- 1950Chochiwon
- 1950Inchon
- 1950Taejon
- 1951No Name Line
- 1951Chipyong
- 1951Seoul
- 1951Heartbreak Ridge
- 1953Kumsong
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