Was Spanish or British empire bigger?

Regional Manifestations of Globalization: Empires and Control of the “Known” World

British Empire	36.6 million km²	1921
Mongol Empire	33.2 million km²	1279
Russian Empire	22.8 million km²	1895
Spanish Empire	19 million km²	1790
Arab Empire	13.2 million km²	720

How did the Spanish Empire fall?

And yet, 300 years later, the Treaty of Paris ended the Spanish-American War, and with it, the Spanish colonial empire died. Cuba was lost, as was the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam. In an attempt to salvage whatever could be saved, Spain sold her remaining Pacific colonies to the newest European power, Germany.

Why is Spain not a superpower?

Long story short: Spain has been continuously mismanaged or in internal turmoil, has traditionally been far overextended, and was unable to recover from continuous wars and conflicts with the other European powers doing everything in their might and power to beat Spain.

Is Spain richer than Italy?

While in annual terms the difference could seem somewhat limited, the contrast between cumulative growths is significant: 50% since 1997 in Spain versus 10% in Italy. Moreover, according to EU forecasts, in 2018 Spain will surpass Italy in per capita GDP (in PPP terms) for the first time ever.

Is Spain a 1st world country?

Under the original, 1950s Cold War-era definition of the term, any list of First World countries would have included NATO members the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Turkey, and West Germany.

What are the 5 greatest empires in history?

These 5 Powers Were the Greatest Empires of All Time

• Here’s What You Need To Remember: All of these countries were large and militarily powerful. Even America was once an empire when it had colonial possessions.
• Roman Empire.
• Mongol Empire.
• British Empire.
• Soviet Union.
• United States.

How long did the caste system last in Mexico?

They remained in control of the region until the 1820s, when countries began to fight and gain their independence. Despite gaining independence and no longer being under colonial rule, a social hierarchy remained in place leaving those of indigenous and African descent on the bottom.