Geographic HistoryWorld map in 1590
307 states share the map in 1590. The largest by mapped area are Spanish Empire, Russia and Ottoman Empire.
Spanish Empire is the largest state on the map in 1590, 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 1588: 307 against 309.
Largest states in 1590
| State | Mapped area | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish Empire | 7.9 million km² | 233 |
| Russia | 4.8 million km² | 81 |
| Ottoman Empire | 4 million km² | 143 |
| Ming | 3.8 million km² | 103 |
| Mongolia | 3 million km² | 22 |
| Kazakh Khanate | 2.6 million km² | 32 |
| Safavid Persia | 1.9 million km² | 48 |
| Songhai | 1.7 million km² | 25 |
| Mughal | 1.4 million km² | 50 |
| Kingdom of Portugal | 1.4 million km² | 43 |
What changed since 1588
- 4 provinces changed hands between 1588 and 1590.
- Mughal gained about 50 thousand km², mostly from Kashmir.
- Malindi gained about 47 thousand km², mostly from Mombasa and Ottoman Empire.
- Kilwa Sultanate gained about 39 thousand km², mostly from Mombasa.
- No longer on the map: Mombasa and Kashmir.
Battles, 1590 - 1599
- 1590Odawara
- 1590Hachigata
- 1591Tondibi
- 1592Chongju
- 1592Pusan (2nd)
- 1593Chinju
- 1593Haengju
- 1593Pyokjekwan
- 1593Pyongyang
- 1595Giurgiu
- 1598Noryang
- 1598Ulsan
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