# World map in 1707

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251 states share the map in 1707. The largest by mapped area are Russia, Spanish Empire and Qing.

Russia is the largest state on the map in 1707, a position it has held since 1633 (before that: Spanish Empire). It stays in first place until 1917, when United Kingdom takes over. The five largest states hold 47% of all land with a recorded ruler. 39% of the land on the map has no recorded state. The number of states is about the same as in 1700: 251 against 250.

## Largest states in 1707

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | 11,871,000 | 131 |
| Spanish Empire | 9,349,000 | 253 |
| Qing | 8,315,000 | 150 |
| Kingdom of Portugal | 4,649,000 | 77 |
| Ottoman Empire | 3,755,000 | 134 |
| Kazakh Khanate | 2,491,000 | 31 |
| Mughal | 2,398,000 | 86 |
| Safavid Persia | 1,990,000 | 51 |
| Kingdom of France | 1,887,000 | 86 |
| Zunghar | 1,661,000 | 19 |

## Changes since 1700

59 provinces changed hands.
- Lunda gained about 590 thousand km², mostly from Kingdom of Kongo and unclaimed land.
- Spanish Empire gained about 250 thousand km², mostly from unclaimed land and Itza.
- Kingdom of France gained about 160 thousand km², mostly from Iroquois and unclaimed land.
- Sulu gained about 110 thousand km², mostly from Brunei and Kutai.

## Battles 1707 - 1709

- 1707: Almanza (War of the Spanish Succession), won by France, Spain
- 1707: Bethune (War of the Spanish Succession), won by Habsburg Empire
- 1707: Jajau (Mughal Wars of Succession), won by Prince Muazim
- 1707: Lizard (War of the Spanish Succession), won by France
- 1707: Stollhofen (War of the Spanish Succession), won by France
- 1707: Toulon (War of the Spanish Succession), won by France
- 1708: Holowczyn (2nd Great Northern War), won by Sweden
- 1708: Lesnaya (2nd Great Northern War), won by Russia
- 1708: Oudenarde (War of the Spanish Succession), won by United Kingdom, Austria
- 1708: Azov (Bulavin's Revolt), won by Russia
- 1708: Baturin (Great Northern War), won by Russia
- 1709: Malplaquet (War of the Spanish Succession), won by Habsburg Empire, United Kingdom