Map of Europe in 1700
In 1700 CE the atlas maps 29 states and empires with territory in Europe. The largest by mapped territory was Tsardom of Russia, at about 13.70M km², followed by The Spanish Empire. The map below is set to 1700 CE; the table lists every state shown, with the modern countries its borders covered.
- States Mapped
- 29
- Largest
- 13.70M km²
- Modern Countries Covered
- 116
- Longest Established
- 705–1700 CE
Map of Europe in 1700 CE
Borders are drawn for 1700 CE. Drag the timeline to move to another year.
The Major Powers of 1700 CE
Tsardom of Russia
1547–1720 CEThe Tsardom of Russia, also known as the Tsardom of Moscow, was the centralized Russian state from the assumption of the title of tsar by Ivan IV in 1547 until the foundation of the Russian Empire by Peter the Great in 1721. It is generally regarded as the first phase of Tsarist Russia.
Mapped extent in 1700 CE: 13.70M km²
The Spanish Empire
1516–1931 CEThe Spanish Empire, sometimes referred to as the Hispanic Monarchy or the Catholic Monarchy, was a colonial empire that existed between 1492 and 1976. In conjunction with the Portuguese Empire, it ushered in the European Age of Discovery.
Mapped extent in 1700 CE: 7.56M km²
The Ottoman Empire
1305–1923 CEThe Ottoman Empire, also known historically as Turkey or the Turkish Empire, was a state that spanned much of Southeastern Europe, West Asia, and North Africa from the 14th century to the early 20th century, centred in modern-day Turkey. It also controlled parts of southeastern Central Europe between the early 16th and early 18th centuries.
Mapped extent in 1700 CE: 3.44M km²
Safavid Dynasty
1502–1737 CEThe Safavid dynasty was the ruling dynasty of Safavid Iran, and one of Iran's most significant ruling dynasties reigning from 1501 to 1736. Their rule is often considered the beginning of modern Iranian history, as well as one of the gunpowder empires.
Mapped extent in 1700 CE: 2.62M km²
The Portuguese Empire
1415–1911 CEThe Portuguese Empire was the first and longest lasting of the European colonial empires. Initiated during the Age of Discovery, at one point territories included parts of the Americas and Africa, along with ports and trading posts throughout Asia and Oceania.
Mapped extent in 1700 CE: 1.26M km²
Swedish Empire
1612–1814 CEThe Swedish Empire, referred to in Sweden as the Great Power Era, was the period in Swedish history spanning much of the 17th and early 18th centuries during which Sweden was a European great power that exercised territorial control over much of the Baltic region. During this period, it also held territories on the North Sea including overseas colonies, such as New Sweden.
Mapped extent in 1700 CE: 919,088 km²
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States and Empires in 1700 CE
29 mapped, largest territory first. Dates are the span of each state's mapped borders.
1700 CE by Region
1700 CE: Quick Answers
- What empires and states existed in Europe in 1700 CE?
- The atlas maps 29 states in Europe in 1700 CE. The largest by mapped territory were Tsardom of Russia, The Spanish Empire, The Ottoman Empire, Safavid Dynasty, The Portuguese Empire, Swedish Empire.
- What was the largest empire in Europe in 1700 CE?
- Tsardom of Russia had the largest mapped territory among states present in Europe in 1700 CE, about 13.70M km², followed by The Spanish Empire (7.56M km²). Areas are measured from the mapped borders and are approximate.
- What did the map of Europe look like in 1700?
- In 1700 CE the map of Europe was divided between 29 mapped states and empires. Tsardom of Russia held the largest territory, followed by The Spanish Empire. Their borders covered parts of 116 present-day countries.
- How many states are shown on the map for 1700 CE?
- 29. The map shows the states recorded in the atlas's dated border dataset for that year; states and peoples absent from that dataset are not shown.