Map of Oceania in 1850
In 1850 CE the atlas maps 3 states and empires with territory in Oceania. The largest by mapped territory was The British Empire, at about 6.48M km², followed by British Colonial Empire. The map below is set to 1850 CE; the table lists every state shown, with the modern countries its borders covered.
- States Mapped
- 3
- Largest
- 6.48M km²
- Modern Countries Covered
- 41
- Longest Established
- 1516–1850 CE
Map of Oceania in 1850 CE
Borders are drawn for 1850 CE. Drag the timeline to move to another year.
The Major Powers of 1850 CE
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 1850 CE: 6.48M 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 1850 CE: 1.31M 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 1850 CE: 982,824 km²
Descriptions are the opening of each state's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
States and Empires in 1850 CE
3 mapped, largest territory first. Dates are the span of each state's mapped borders.
| # | State | Mapped area | Dates | Modern countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The British Empire | 6.48M km² | 1706–1999 CE | India, United States, Pakistan, Bangladesh, United Kingdom and 27 more |
| 2 | British Colonial Empire | 1.31M km² | 1706–1999 CE | India, United States, Myanmar, Canada, Malaysia and 17 more |
| 3 | The Spanish Empire | 982,824 km² | 1516–1931 CE | Philippines, Spain, Peru, Chile, Bolivia and 4 more |
1850 CE by Region
1850 CE: Quick Answers
- What empires and states existed in Oceania in 1850 CE?
- The atlas maps 3 states in Oceania in 1850 CE. The largest by mapped territory were The British Empire, British Colonial Empire, The Spanish Empire.
- What was the largest empire in Oceania in 1850 CE?
- The British Empire had the largest mapped territory among states present in Oceania in 1850 CE, about 6.48M km², followed by British Colonial Empire (1.31M km²). Areas are measured from the mapped borders and are approximate.
- What did the map of Oceania look like in 1850?
- In 1850 CE the map of Oceania was divided between 3 mapped states and empires. The British Empire held the largest territory, followed by British Colonial Empire. Their borders covered parts of 41 present-day countries.
- How many states are shown on the map for 1850 CE?
- 3. 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.