# World map in 1618

Source page: https://geographichistory.app/map/1618/

292 states share the map in 1618. The largest by mapped area are Spanish Empire, Russia and Ottoman Empire.

Spanish Empire is the largest state on the map in 1618, 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 1610: 292 against 293.

## Largest states in 1618

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish Empire | 8,541,000 | 246 |
| Russia | 5,597,000 | 87 |
| Ottoman Empire | 3,935,000 | 147 |
| Ming | 3,805,000 | 103 |
| Mongolia | 2,980,000 | 22 |
| Kazakh Khanate | 2,774,000 | 35 |
| Kingdom of Portugal | 2,114,000 | 54 |
| Mughal | 2,049,000 | 69 |
| Safavid Persia | 1,821,000 | 46 |
| Saadi Sultanate | 1,486,000 | 26 |

## Changes since 1610

- On the map, Later Jin takes the place of Jianzhou (about 370 thousand km²).
- On the map, Mali takes the place of Mali Empire (about 69 thousand km²).
Other changes: 49 provinces changed hands.
- Kingdom of Portugal gained about 400 thousand km², mostly from unclaimed land and Tupinamba.
- Safavid Persia gained about 260 thousand km², mostly from Ottoman Empire.
- Later Jin gained about 230 thousand km², mostly from Haixi.
- Netherlands gained about 220 thousand km², mostly from unclaimed land and Arawak.

## Battles 1618 - 1619

- 1618: Ardabil (Turko-Persian Wars), won by Persia
- 1618: Pilsen (Thirty Years War), won by Savoy, Palatinate Electorate, Mercenaries
- 1618: Bantam (Early Dutch Wars in the East Indies), won by United Kingdom
- 1618: Moscow (Russian Time of Troubles), won by Russia
- 1619: Sarhu (Manchu Conquest of China), won by Manchu
- 1619: Humenne (Thirty Years' War), won by Poland
- 1619: Niumaozhai (Manchu Conquest of China), won by Manchus
- 1619: Jakarta (Early Dutch Wars in the East Indies), won by Netherlands
- 1619: Sablat (Thirty Years War), won by Habsburg Empire
- 1619: Jaffna (Later Portuguese Colonial Wars), won by Portugal
- 1619: Siyanggiayan (Manchu Conquest of China), won by Manchu