CChronica Maps

World Map in 1880

This world map shows state borders in 1880. The largest states and empires were Russian Empire, Manchu Empire, Canada, United States of America and Kingdom of Brazil. The map stays in use until the next recorded border change in 1900.

World map in 1880 showing state borders
Border map for 1880. See the world in 1880.

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Largest states and empires in 1880

Areas are approximate, from the historical border data.

StateApprox. areaRegion
Russian Empire21.46 million km²–
Manchu Empire11.02 million km²Asia
Canada9.37 million km²–
United States of America9.36 million km²–
Kingdom of Brazil8.03 million km²–
British Raj4.71 million km²Asia
Ottoman Empire3.16 million km²Europe
Argentina2.78 million km²–
Western Australia (UK)2.52 million km²Oceania
Arabia2.22 million km²Africa
Greenland2.09 million km²–
Egypt2.04 million km²Africa
Mexico1.92 million km²–
Persia1.78 million km²Europe
Netherlands Indies1.70 million km²Asia
Queensland (UK)1.68 million km²Oceania
Bolivia1.48 million km²–
Colombia1.40 million km²–
Northern Territory (UK)1.23 million km²Oceania
Venezuela1.16 million km²–
South Australia (UK)1.12 million km²Oceania
Peru1.10 million km²–
Sokoto Caliphate1.01 million km²Africa
Rattanakosin Kingdom840,000 km²Asia
New South Wales (UK)820,000 km²Oceania
Sweden–Norway780,000 km²Europe
Afghanistan650,000 km²Asia
Spain600,000 km²Europe
Austria Hungary600,000 km²Europe
Cape Colony560,000 km²Africa

Regional maps

Key events, 1880 to 1899

YearEventWhere
1896Battle of AdwaBattle of Adwa
1898Battle of OmdurmanBattle of Omdurman

Battles and sites in this period

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