Map of Europe in 1900
This border map shows Europe and the Mediterranean in 1900 (era: Century of Nation-States). The largest states on the map were Russian Empire, Ottoman Empire and Arabia. The map stays in use until the next border change recorded in 1914.
Open Europe in 1900 in the interactive map
States on the map in 1900
Areas are approximate and cover each state's whole territory, including land outside the map frame.
| State | Approx. area |
|---|---|
| Russian Empire | 21.55 million km² |
| Ottoman Empire | 3.14 million km² |
| Arabia | 2.22 million km² |
| Greenland | 2.09 million km² |
| Persia | 1.76 million km² |
| Sweden–Norway | 780,000 km² |
| Austria Hungary | 600,000 km² |
| Spain | 600,000 km² |
| France | 540,000 km² |
| Germany | 500,000 km² |
| Algeria | 420,000 km² |
| Morocco | 410,000 km² |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | 310,000 km² |
| Italy | 300,000 km² |
| central Asian khanates | 240,000 km² |
| Romania | 190,000 km² |
| Tunisia | 160,000 km² |
| Iceland | 100,000 km² |
| Portugal | 90,000 km² |
| Bulgaria | 80,000 km² |
| Greece | 70,000 km² |
| Serbia | 50,000 km² |
| Bosnia-Herzegovina | 50,000 km² |
| Denmark | 40,000 km² |
| Switzerland | 40,000 km² |
Rulers in 1900
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Franks / HRE / Germany | Kaiser Wilhelm II | 1888–1918 |
| France | Third Republic | 1870–1940 |
| England / UK | Queen Victoria | 1837–1901 |
| Rus' / Russia | Nicholas II | 1894–1917 |
| Ottomans / Turkey | Abdul Hamid II | 1876–1909 |
Key events, 1900 to 1913
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 1905 | Norway fully independent | Oslo |
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Part of the era: Century of Nation-States. See also the world in 1900.