Map of World in George Orwell’s 1984

Map found on redditThe map above shows the 3 major powers in George Orwell’s 1984.

In the novel, the world is divided into three superstates:

1. Oceania (represented by the INGSOC symbol) – This superstate includes the Americas, the British Isles, Australia, and Southern Africa. The symbol of INGSOC (English Socialism) is a blend of totalitarian symbols, emphasizing the Party’s control over this region.
2. Eurasia (represented by the hammer and sickle within a star) – This superstate covers most of continental Europe and Russia. Its symbol suggests a fusion of Soviet and Nazi iconography, reflecting the totalitarian nature of its government.
3. Eastasia (represented by the Asian wheel symbol) – This superstate includes China, Japan, Korea, and parts of Southeast Asia. The symbol is indicative of a different type of totalitarian regime compared to the other superstates.

Disputed Territories: The gray areas on the map represent regions that are constantly fought over by the three superstates. These regions serve as perpetual war zones, maintaining the state of constant conflict described in the book.