# World map in 1975

Source page: https://geographichistory.app/map/1975/

148 states share the map in 1975. 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 1975, 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. The number of states is about the same as in 1970: 148 against 141.

## Largest states in 1975

| 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 | 7,713,000 | 37 |
| India | 3,165,000 | 126 |
| Argentina | 2,747,000 | 38 |
| Sudan | 2,521,000 | 25 |
| Dem. Rep. Congo | 2,342,000 | 13 |

## Changes since 1970

- On the map, Republic of Afghanistan takes the place of Kingdom of Afghanistan (about 650 thousand km²).
- On the map, Democratic Kampuchea takes the place of Cambodia (about 190 thousand km²).
- On the map, Sri Lanka takes the place of Ceylon (about 66 thousand km²).
Other changes: 77 provinces changed hands.
- Angola gained about 1.2 million km², mostly from Portugal.
- Mozambique gained about 800 thousand km², mostly from Portugal.
- Spain gained about 500 thousand km², mostly from Spanish State.
- Papua New Guinea gained about 440 thousand km², mostly from Australia and unclaimed land.

## Battles 1975 - 1979

- 1975: Ban Me Thuot (Vietnam War), won by North Vietnam
- 1975: Danang (Vietnam War), won by North Vietnam
- 1975: Saigon (Vietnam War), won by North Vietnam
- 1975: Xuan Loc (Vietnam War), won by North Vietnam
- 1976: Tel-el-Zataar (Lebanon Civil War), won by Syria, Lebanese Christian Militias
- 1977: Keren (Eritrean War of Independence), won by Ethiopia
- 1977: Massawa (Eritrean War of Independence), won by Ethiopia, USSR
- 1978: Beirut (Lebanon Civil War), won by Syria
- 1978: Jijiga (Ogaden War), won by Ethiopia, Cuba
- 1978: Kabul (Afghan Civil War), won by Afghan Marxists
- 1979: Phnom Penh (Vietnamese-Cambodian War), won by Vietnam, Cambodian Rebels
- 1979: Lang Son (Sino-Vietnamese War), won by Vietnam