CChronica Maps

World Map in 1800

This world map shows state borders in 1800. 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 1815.

World map in 1800 showing state borders
Border map for 1800. See the world in 1800.

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Largest states and empires in 1800

Areas are approximate, from the historical border data.

StateApprox. areaRegion
Russian Empire16.34 million km²–
Qing Empire12.21 million km²Asia
Viceroyalty of Brazil8.10 million km²–
Rupert's Land7.85 million km²–
Viceroyalty of New Spain4.09 million km²–
central Asian khanates3.47 million km²Asia
Luisiana3.14 million km²–
Viceroyalty of New Granada3.09 million km²–
Ottoman Empire3.08 million km²Europe
Viceroyalty of Peru2.80 million km²–
Denmark-Norway2.56 million km²–
Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata2.36 million km²–
United States of America2.30 million km²–
Dutch East Indies1.70 million km²Asia
Persia1.65 million km²Asia
Afghanistan1.31 million km²Asia
Maratha Confederacy1.02 million km²Asia
Quebec950,000 km²–
Rattanakosin Kingdom840,000 km²Asia
Sweden750,000 km²Europe
Nejd660,000 km²Africa
Burma650,000 km²Asia
Spain640,000 km²Europe
Austrian Empire620,000 km²Europe
Rajputs560,000 km²Asia
France540,000 km²Europe
Sikhs530,000 km²Asia
Bundelkhand510,000 km²Asia
Morocco500,000 km²Europe
Segu440,000 km²Africa

Regional maps

Key events, 1800 to 1814

YearEventWhere
1805Austerlitz and TrafalgarBattle of Austerlitz
1806Holy Roman Empire dissolvedVienna
1809Finland passes to RussiaTurku
1812Napoleon invades RussiaBattle of Borodino

Battles and sites in this period

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