Map of Europe in 1880
This border map shows Europe and the Mediterranean in 1880 (era: Century of Nation-States). The largest states within the map area were Russian Empire, Ottoman Empire and Persia. The map stays in use until the next border change recorded in 1900.
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States on the map in 1880
Areas are approximate and count only territory inside the map area.
| State | Approx. area on map |
|---|---|
| Russian Empire | 9.24 million km² |
| Ottoman Empire | 2.88 million km² |
| Persia | 1.76 million km² |
| Arabia | 1.22 million km² |
| Egypt | 900,000 km² |
| Sweden–Norway | 780,000 km² |
| Austria Hungary | 600,000 km² |
| France | 540,000 km² |
| Germany | 500,000 km² |
| Spain | 490,000 km² |
| Greenland | 420,000 km² |
| Algeria (FR) | 420,000 km² |
| Morocco | 410,000 km² |
| Italy | 300,000 km² |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | 290,000 km² |
| Romania | 200,000 km² |
| Bulgaria | 180,000 km² |
| Greece | 110,000 km² |
| Iceland | 100,000 km² |
| Portugal | 90,000 km² |
| Bokhara Khanate | 90,000 km² |
| Afghanistan | 60,000 km² |
| Trucial Oman | 50,000 km² |
| Serbia | 50,000 km² |
| Bosnia-Herzegovina | 50,000 km² |
Rulers in 1880
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Franks / HRE / Germany | Kaiser Wilhelm I | 1871–1888 |
| France | Third Republic | 1870–1940 |
| England / UK | Queen Victoria | 1837–1901 |
| Rus' / Russia | Alexander II | 1855–1881 |
| Ottomans / Turkey | Abdul Hamid II | 1876–1909 |
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Part of the era: Century of Nation-States.