United Kingdom: Map & Borders Over Time
United Kingdom appears on 8 of the 39 border maps, from 1783 to 2010. Its mapped territory was largest in 1783, at roughly 250,000 km². Chronica Maps groups it with the England / UK lineage, shown in the same colour across periods.
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Territory of United Kingdom over time
Approximate area on each border map.
| Map year | Approx. area | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1783 | 250,000 km² | – |
| 1800 | 250,000 km² | +0% |
| 1815 | 50,000 km² | -79% |
| 1938 | 230,000 km² | +353% |
| 1945 | 230,000 km² | +0% |
| 1960 | 220,000 km² | -4% |
| 1994 | 220,000 km² | +0% |
| 2010 | 220,000 km² | +0% |
Cities within United Kingdom in 1783
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 |
| 1936–1952 | Edward VIII / George VI |
| 1952–2022 | Elizabeth II |
| 2022–2026 | Charles III |