Map of North America in 1900
In 1900 CE the atlas maps 15 states and empires with territory in North America. The largest by mapped territory was The British Empire, at about 27.34M km², followed by British Colonial Empire. The map below is set to 1900 CE; the table lists every state shown, with the modern countries its borders covered.
- States Mapped
- 15
- Largest
- 27.34M km²
- Modern Countries Covered
- 93
- Longest Established
- 1706–1900 CE
Map of North America in 1900 CE
Borders are drawn for 1900 CE. Drag the timeline to move to another year.
The Major Powers of 1900 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 1900 CE: 27.34M 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 1900 CE: 13.69M km²
United States of America
1776–2024 CE) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. C.
Mapped extent in 1900 CE: 9.91M km²
French Third Republic
1871–1939 CEThe French Third Republic was the system of government adopted in France from 4 September 1870, when the Second French Empire collapsed during the Franco-Prussian War, until 10 July 1940, after the Fall of France during World War II led to the formation of the Vichy government. The French Third Republic was a parliamentary republic.
Mapped extent in 1900 CE: 5.82M km²
Mexico
1868–2024 CEMexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in North America. It is the northernmost country in Latin America, bordering the United States of America to the north and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast, while having maritime boundaries with the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the southeast, and the Gulf of Mexico to the east.
Mapped extent in 1900 CE: 2.00M km²
Republic of Colombia
1866–2024 CEColombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a country located in South America, with insular regions in North America. Colombia's mainland is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north, Venezuela to the east, Brazil to the southeast, Peru and Ecuador to the south and southwest, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and Panama to the northwest.
Mapped extent in 1900 CE: 1.22M km²
Descriptions are the opening of each state's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
States and Empires in 1900 CE
15 mapped, largest territory first. Dates are the span of each state's mapped borders.
1900 CE by Region
1900 CE: Quick Answers
- What empires and states existed in North America in 1900 CE?
- The atlas maps 15 states in North America in 1900 CE. The largest by mapped territory were The British Empire, British Colonial Empire, United States of America, French Third Republic, Mexico, Republic of Colombia.
- What was the largest empire in North America in 1900 CE?
- The British Empire had the largest mapped territory among states present in North America in 1900 CE, about 27.34M km², followed by British Colonial Empire (13.69M km²). Areas are measured from the mapped borders and are approximate.
- What did the map of North America look like in 1900?
- In 1900 CE the map of North America was divided between 15 mapped states and empires. The British Empire held the largest territory, followed by British Colonial Empire. Their borders covered parts of 93 present-day countries.
- How many states are shown on the map for 1900 CE?
- 15. 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.