# World map in 1588

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309 states share the map in 1588. The largest by mapped area are Spanish Empire, Russia and Ottoman Empire.

Spanish Empire is the largest state on the map in 1588, 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 35% of all land with a recorded ruler. 50% of the land on the map has no recorded state. The number of states is about the same as in 1580: 309 against 315.

## Largest states in 1588

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish Empire | 7,908,000 | 233 |
| Russia | 4,794,000 | 81 |
| Ottoman Empire | 3,989,000 | 144 |
| Ming | 3,805,000 | 103 |
| Mongolia | 2,980,000 | 22 |
| Kazakh Khanate | 2,608,000 | 32 |
| Safavid Persia | 1,898,000 | 48 |
| Songhai | 1,679,000 | 25 |
| Mughal | 1,400,000 | 49 |
| Kingdom of Portugal | 1,393,000 | 43 |

## Changes since 1580

66 provinces changed hands.
- Russia gained about 1.6 million km², mostly from Sibir and unclaimed land.
- Ottoman Empire gained about 340 thousand km², mostly from Annizah and Najran.
- Ayutthaya gained about 300 thousand km², mostly from Taungu.
- Saadi Sultanate gained about 170 thousand km², mostly from Songhai.

## Battles 1588 - 1589

- 1588: Spanish Armada (Anglo-Spanish Wars), won by England
- 1588: Bergen-op-Zoom (War of Independence), won by England
- 1588: Byczyna (Habsburg-Polish War), won by Poland
- 1588: Gandzha (Turko-Persian Wars), won by Ottoman Empire
- 1588: Gertruydenberg (Netherlands War of Independence), won by Spain
- 1588: Herat (Mughal Uzbek Wars), won by Uzbeks
- 1589: Arques (French War of), won by Navarre
- 1589: Burgos (Anglo-Spanish Wars), won by England
- 1589: Mombasa (Portuguese Colonial Wars in East Africa), won by Portugal