# World map in 1970

Source page: https://geographichistory.app/map/1970/

141 states share the map in 1970. The largest by mapped area are Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United States of America and People's Republic of China.

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics is the largest state on the map in 1970, 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 44% of all land with a recorded ruler. Nearly all land on the map has a recorded state. There are more states than in 1960: 141 against 124.

## Largest states in 1970

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Union of Soviet Socialist Republics | 21,731,000 | 284 |
| United States of America | 9,414,000 | 221 |
| People's Republic of China | 9,389,000 | 159 |
| Canada | 8,861,000 | 90 |
| Brazil | 8,582,000 | 83 |
| Australia | 7,961,000 | 41 |
| India | 3,165,000 | 126 |
| Argentina | 2,747,000 | 38 |
| Sudan | 2,521,000 | 25 |
| Dem. Rep. Congo | 2,342,000 | 13 |

## Changes since 1960

- On the map, Yemen takes the place of Rassids (about 150 thousand km²).
- On the map, Malaysia takes the place of Malaya (about 130 thousand km²).
Other changes: 98 provinces changed hands.
- Algiers gained about 2.3 million km², mostly from France.
- Tanzania gained about 970 thousand km², mostly from United Kingdom.
- Zambia gained about 760 thousand km², mostly from United Kingdom.
- Botswana gained about 570 thousand km², mostly from United Kingdom.

## Battles 1970 - 1974

- 1970: Cambodia (Vietnam War), won by Vietcong, North Vietnam
- 1971: Chhamb (3rd Indo-Pakistani War), won by Pakistan
- 1971: Dacca (3rd Indo-Pakistan War), won by India
- 1971: Lam Son (Vietnam War), won by North Vietnam, Laos
- 1971: Long Cheng (Laotian Civil War), won by Laotian anti-Communists, Thailand, United States
- 1971: Shakargarh (3rd Indo-Pakistan War), won by India
- 1972: An Loc (Vietnam War), won by South Vietnam, United States
- 1972: Eastertide Offensive (Vietnam War), won by South Vietnam
- 1972: Quang Tri (2nd) (Vietnam War), won by South Vietnam, United States
- 1973: Suez Canal (1st) (Arab-Israeli Yom Kippur War), won by Egypt
- 1973: Golan Heights (1st) (Arab Israeli Yom Kippur War), won by Israel
- 1973: Golan Heights (2nd) (Arab Israeli Yom Kippur War), won by Israel