Geographic HistoryWorld map in 1610
293 states share the map in 1610. The largest by mapped area are Spanish Empire, Russia and Ottoman Empire.
Spanish Empire is the largest state on the map in 1610, 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 36% of all land with a recorded ruler. 48% of the land on the map has no recorded state. The number of states is about the same as in 1600: 293 against 301.
Largest states in 1610
| State | Mapped area | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish Empire | 8.5 million km² | 245 |
| Russia | 5.5 million km² | 87 |
| Ottoman Empire | 4.3 million km² | 160 |
| Ming | 3.8 million km² | 103 |
| Mongolia | 3 million km² | 22 |
| Kazakh Khanate | 2.8 million km² | 35 |
| Mughal | 2 million km² | 68 |
| Kingdom of Portugal | 1.7 million km² | 48 |
| Saadi Sultanate | 1.6 million km² | 29 |
| Safavid Persia | 1.6 million km² | 35 |
What changed since 1600
- 40 provinces changed hands between 1600 and 1610.
- Russia gained about 310 thousand km², mostly from land with no recorded state.
- Spanish Empire gained about 200 thousand km², mostly from land with no recorded state and Calchaqui.
- Luba gained about 180 thousand km², mostly from Kalundwe.
- Kingdom of Portugal gained about 150 thousand km², mostly from Potiguara and land with no recorded state.
- No longer on the map: Kalundwe, Potiguara, Calchaqui, Khandesh and Tyrone.
Battles, 1610 - 1617
- 1610Klushino
- 1610Manila
- 1611Moscow
- 1611San Petru
- 1612Kringen
- 1612Swally Roads
- 1612Alvsborg
- 1612Nekujyal
- 1614Osaka Castle
- 1615Domyoji
- 1615Kashii
- 1616Erivan
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