Map of South America in 1800
In 1800 CE the atlas maps 5 states and empires with territory in South America. The largest by mapped territory was The Spanish Empire, at about 11.74M km², followed by The Portuguese Empire. The map below is set to 1800 CE; the table lists every state shown, with the modern countries its borders covered.
- States Mapped
- 5
- Largest
- 11.74M km²
- Modern Countries Covered
- 59
- Longest Established
- 1415–1800 CE
Map of South America in 1800 CE
Borders are drawn for 1800 CE. Drag the timeline to move to another year.
The Major Powers of 1800 CE
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 1800 CE: 11.74M 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 1800 CE: 7.96M km²
The British Empire
1706–1999 CEThe British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates, and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom and its predecessor states. It began with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, and colonisation attempts by Scotland during the 17th century.
Mapped extent in 1800 CE: 2.40M km²
British Colonial Empire
1706–1999 CEThe British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates, and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom and its predecessor states. It began with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, and colonisation attempts by Scotland during the 17th century.
Mapped extent in 1800 CE: 770,052 km²
French Louisiana
1800–1804 CEThe term French Louisiana refers to two distinct, historical regions:First, to historic French Louisiana, comprising the massive, middle section of North America claimed by France during the 17th and 18th centuries; and, Second, to modern French Louisiana, which stretches across the southern third of the present-day State of Louisiana, also called Acadia, Cajun Country, or Creole Country.
Mapped extent in 1800 CE: 54,069 km²
Descriptions are the opening of each state's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
States and Empires in 1800 CE
5 mapped, largest territory first. Dates are the span of each state's mapped borders.
| # | State | Mapped area | Dates | Modern countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Spanish Empire | 11.74M km² | 1516–1931 CE | United States, Brazil, Mexico, Philippines, Colombia and 21 more |
| 2 | The Portuguese Empire | 7.96M km² | 1415–1911 CE | Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Portugal, Paraguay and 3 more |
| 3 | The British Empire | 2.40M km² | 1706–1999 CE | India, United States, Bangladesh, United Kingdom, South Africa and 21 more |
| 4 | British Colonial Empire | 770,052 km² | 1706–1999 CE | United States, Canada, Malaysia, Australia, Jamaica and 13 more |
| 5 | French Louisiana | 54,069 km² | 1800–1804 CE | United States, Guadeloupe, French Guiana |
1800 CE by Region
1800 CE: Quick Answers
- What empires and states existed in South America in 1800 CE?
- The atlas maps 5 states in South America in 1800 CE. The largest by mapped territory were The Spanish Empire, The Portuguese Empire, The British Empire, British Colonial Empire, French Louisiana.
- What was the largest empire in South America in 1800 CE?
- The Spanish Empire had the largest mapped territory among states present in South America in 1800 CE, about 11.74M km², followed by The Portuguese Empire (7.96M km²). Areas are measured from the mapped borders and are approximate.
- What did the map of South America look like in 1800?
- In 1800 CE the map of South America was divided between 5 mapped states and empires. The Spanish Empire held the largest territory, followed by The Portuguese Empire. Their borders covered parts of 59 present-day countries.
- How many states are shown on the map for 1800 CE?
- 5. 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.