World Map in 1783
This world map shows state borders in 1783. The largest states and empires were Russian Empire, Qing Empire, Viceroyalty of Brazil, Rupert's Land and Viceroyalty of New Spain. The map stays in use until the next recorded border change in 1800.
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Largest states and empires in 1783
Areas are approximate, from the historical border data.
| State | Approx. area | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Empire | 16.04 million km² | – |
| Qing Empire | 12.16 million km² | Asia |
| Viceroyalty of Brazil | 8.10 million km² | – |
| Rupert's Land | 7.85 million km² | – |
| Viceroyalty of New Spain | 4.09 million km² | – |
| central Asian khanates | 3.42 million km² | Asia |
| Luisiana | 3.14 million km² | – |
| Viceroyalty of New Granada | 3.09 million km² | – |
| Ottoman Empire | 3.08 million km² | Europe |
| Viceroyalty of Peru | 2.80 million km² | – |
| Denmark-Norway | 2.59 million km² | – |
| Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata | 2.36 million km² | – |
| United States of America | 2.30 million km² | – |
| Dutch East Indies | 1.70 million km² | Asia |
| Persia | 1.65 million km² | Asia |
| Afghanistan | 1.15 million km² | Asia |
| Maratha Confederacy | 1.04 million km² | Asia |
| Quebec | 950,000 km² | – |
| Rattanakosin Kingdom | 840,000 km² | Asia |
| Sweden | 750,000 km² | Europe |
| Mahratta states | 660,000 km² | Asia |
| Nejd | 660,000 km² | Africa |
| Burma | 650,000 km² | Asia |
| Spain | 640,000 km² | Europe |
| Austrian Empire | 620,000 km² | Europe |
| Poland | 550,000 km² | Europe |
| France | 530,000 km² | Europe |
| Morocco | 500,000 km² | Europe |
| Lahore | 440,000 km² | Asia |
| Segu | 440,000 km² | Africa |
Regional maps
- Europe in 1783 (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Asia in 1783 (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Africa in 1783 (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Oceania in 1783 (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Europe in 1783: rulers and events
