Spain never claimed or controlled all of any continent. They had a major presence in South America, Central America, and the southwestern part of North America. They also had island colonies in the Carribean Sea, and the Pacific Ocean.
By 1600, Portugal claimed land on South America, Africa, Asia, and of course, its homeland Europe.
I THINK............1600.
The Habsburg Family controlled much of Europe in 1600. It included the Holy Roman Empire, Austria, parts of Italy, Spain, Croatia, Hungary, etc.
spain
It started in the 1600's with Portugal and Spain as the leaders of exploration
Spain, France and Portugal
Except for Spain, no other European country knew of the existence of the Americas.
Spain
Spain and Portugal
Spain explored and claimed the largest amount of land in the New World by 1600.
the answer is it was poor more then it is now i think.
england spain