World Map in 1815
This world map shows state borders in 1815. The largest states and empires were Russian Empire, Manchu Empire, Canada, Viceroyalty of Brazil and United States. The map stays in use until the next recorded border change in 1880.
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Largest states and empires in 1815
Areas are approximate, from the historical border data.
| State | Approx. area | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Empire | 19.97 million km² | – |
| Manchu Empire | 11.02 million km² | Asia |
| Canada | 9.37 million km² | – |
| Viceroyalty of Brazil | 8.10 million km² | – |
| United States | 5.64 million km² | – |
| Viceroyalty of New Spain | 4.61 million km² | – |
| New South Wales | 3.83 million km² | Oceania |
| Viceroyalty of New Granada | 3.08 million km² | – |
| Viceroyalty of Peru | 2.80 million km² | – |
| Maratha Confederacy | 2.39 million km² | Asia |
| United Provinces of the Río de la Plata | 2.36 million km² | – |
| Ottoman Empire | 2.26 million km² | Europe |
| Denmark | 2.23 million km² | – |
| Persia | 2.11 million km² | Asia |
| Turan | 2.04 million km² | Asia |
| central Asian khanates | 1.03 million km² | Asia |
| British East India Company | 1.02 million km² | Asia |
| Fulani Empire | 930,000 km² | Africa |
| Rattanakosin Kingdom | 840,000 km² | Asia |
| Sweden–Norway | 780,000 km² | Europe |
| Egypt | 740,000 km² | Africa |
| Nejd | 660,000 km² | Africa |
| Afghanistan | 650,000 km² | Asia |
| Spain | 640,000 km² | Europe |
| Austrian Empire | 600,000 km² | Europe |
| France | 540,000 km² | Europe |
| Burma | 510,000 km² | Asia |
| Kaarta | 510,000 km² | Africa |
| Morocco | 500,000 km² | Europe |
| Algiers | 430,000 km² | Europe |
Regional maps
- Europe in 1815 (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Asia in 1815 (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Africa in 1815 (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Oceania in 1815 (map image) · open in the interactive map
- Europe in 1815: rulers and events
Key events, 1815 to 1879
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 1815 | Waterloo; Congress of Vienna | Battle of Waterloo |
| 1827 | Battle of Navarino | Battle of Navarino |
| 1830 | Belgian independence | Brussels |
| 1840 | Treaty of Waitangi | Waitangi |
| 1840 | The First Opium War begins | Guangzhou |
| 1848 | The “Springtime of Nations” | |
| 1853 | Crimean War | |
| 1857 | The Indian Rebellion | Delhi |
| 1861 | Kingdom of Italy proclaimed | |
| 1868 | The Meiji Restoration | Tokyo |
| 1869 | The Suez Canal opens | Suez Canal |
| 1871 | German Empire proclaimed | Versailles |
| 1878 | Congress of Berlin | Berlin |
| 1879 | Battle of Isandlwana | Battle of Isandlwana |
Battles and sites in this period
- Battle of Waterloo · 1815
- Battle of Navarino · 1827
- Waitangi · 1840
- Suez Canal · 1869
- Battle of Sedan · 1870
- Battle of Isandlwana · 1879