World

This region includes the Northern part of France, England, The Netherlands, Nordic cities such as Stockholm, Oslo, and the Baltic Sea area. Vikings prospered throughout this region until the late 11th century. While England tries to expand their power over this area, The Netherlands has the geographic advantage.

This region includes the Iberia Peninsula, Southern France, the area west of the Republic of Venice, and Northern Africa. Most of the cities here prospered since the ancient age thanks to great soil, sunny climates and Mediterranean Sea. The Capitals of Portugal, Spain, and France are located in this region.

This region includes the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, Adriatic Sea, and Black Sea area. Until the Ottoman Empire prohibited overland trade between Europe and Asia, this region played major role in connecting the two continents. It was the center of international trade, politics, and most importantly, religion.

This region includes the Gulf of Guinea, Grain Coast, Ivory Coast and Gold Coast, named after the main trade products from this area. In the early age of discovery, this area played an important role as a port of call for the longer voyage to the East. The extensive trade of ivory and gold made this region wealthy.

This region includes the southern coast of Africa, Mozambique Channel and Madagascar. This region served as an important transoceanic trade port and the Cape of Good Hope was a substantial milestone for many sailors. At the same time, the east coast of Madagascar was a favorite spot for pirates.

This region includes The Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. The major ports are the City of Spices, Calicut, the gateway to Southeast Asia, Kolkata, Massawa, and Muscut. The seat of power in this region has changed many times due to conquest.

This region includes Indochina and the thousands of islands between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. A wide range of goods originate in this region, but spices such as pepper, nutmeg, cloves, and mace are most important trade items. The region serves as an important part of the world maritime trade system.

This region includes Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Polynesia, and many more islands. A famous clipper route was developed to bring grain, wool and gold from Oceania to Europe via the fierce westerly winds of the southern ocean.

This region includes Central America and the Caribbean Sea area. The major cities in the region are Santo Domingo, Habana and Acapulco. Tobacco, coffee, cacao, peanut and pineapple are the major trade goods from the region.

This region includes the Southern part of Americas. The major cities in the region are Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires and Lima. Gold and silver are major mineral resources. Sheep, cattle, alpacas and handcrafts are the major trade goods from the region.