# World map in 1550

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332 states share the map in 1550. The largest by mapped area are Spanish Empire, Ming and Ottoman Empire.

Spanish Empire is the largest state on the map in 1550, a position it has held since 1534 (before that: Ming). It stays in first place until 1633, when Russia takes over. The five largest states hold 27% of all land with a recorded ruler. 52% of the land on the map has no recorded state. The number of states is about the same as in 1540: 332 against 337.

## Largest states in 1550

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish Empire | 5,668,000 | 192 |
| Ming | 3,805,000 | 103 |
| Ottoman Empire | 3,386,000 | 126 |
| Kazakh Khanate | 2,608,000 | 32 |
| Russia | 2,212,000 | 43 |
| Songhai | 1,847,000 | 26 |
| Safavid Persia | 1,731,000 | 42 |
| Sibir | 1,587,000 | 14 |
| Mongolia | 1,565,000 | 12 |
| Oirat Horde | 1,423,000 | 10 |

## Changes since 1540

99 provinces changed hands.
- Bengal Sultanate gained about 580 thousand km², mostly from Mughal and Hadoti.
- Spanish Empire gained about 550 thousand km², mostly from unclaimed land and Inca Empire.
- Ottoman Empire gained about 430 thousand km², mostly from Haasa and Safavid Persia.
- Saadi Sultanate gained about 260 thousand km², mostly from Kingdom of Tlemcen and Wattasid dynasty.

## Battles 1550 - 1559

- 1551: Tripoli, Libya (Turkish Imperial War), won by Ottoman Empire, Corsairs
- 1552: Kazan (Russia's Volga Wars), won by Russia
- 1552: Metz (5th Habsburg-Valois War), won by France
- 1553: Sieveshausen (War of the Germany Reformation), won by Saxony
- 1554: Marciano (5th Habsburg-Valois Wars), won by Habsburg Empire
- 1554: Mariguenu (Spanish Conquest of Chile), won by Araucanian Indians
- 1554: Oshikibata (Japan's Era of the Warring States), won by Mori
- 1554: Temple Bar (Wyatts Rebellion), won by England
- 1556: Panipat (Mughal Conquest of Northern India), won by Mughal Empire
- 1557: St Quentin (5th Habsburg Valois War), won by Habsburg Empire
- 1558: Calais (Habsburg-Valois War), won by France
- 1558: Gravelines (5th Habsburg-Valois War), won by Spain, England