Cape Colony: Map & Borders Over Time
Cape Colony appears on 5 of the 39 border maps, from 1783 to 1900. Its mapped territory was largest in 1880, at roughly 560,000 km². Chronica Maps groups it with the England / UK lineage, shown in the same colour across periods.
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Territory of Cape Colony over time
Approximate area on each border map.
| Map year | Approx. area | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1783 | 80,000 km² | – |
| 1800 | 80,000 km² | +0% |
| 1815 | 80,000 km² | +0% |
| 1880 | 560,000 km² | +600% |
| 1900 | 560,000 km² | +0% |
Cities within Cape Colony in 1880
Rulers (England / UK)
| Reign | Ruler |
|---|---|
| 1760–1820 | George III |
| 1820–1830 | George IV |
| 1830–1837 | William IV |
| 1837–1901 | Queen Victoria |
| 1901–1910 | Edward VII |
| 1910–1936 | George V |