Known world

The known world is where the events of A Song of Ice and Fire take place. It has three known continents: Westeros, Essos and Sothoros.

Continents

Location of Westeros within the known world.

Westeros

Located in the far west of the known world, Westeros extends southwards from the northern polar icecap for approximately 3,000 miles. The Wall, a colossal fortification which stretches for 300 miles, separates the lands Beyond the Wall from the Seven Kingdoms, a political entity that unifies the rest of the continent. The Seven Kingdoms is divided into nine constitute regions.

Location of Essos within the known world.

Essos

Separated from Westeros by the Narrow Sea, Essos extends eastwards for many thousands of miles. It is larger than Westeros but less densely populated. The western edge of the continent is controlled by the nine Free Cities, while the citystates of Slaver's Bay are located in the south-central region. Much of the continental interior, known as the Dothraki Sea, is grassland ruled by the tribal warriors known as the Dothraki. Further east is Qarth and the fabled Jade Sea. The far eastern coast of Essos is unknown, as it lies beyond legendary Asshai and the forbidding Shadow Lands.

Location of Sothoros within the known world.

Sothoros

Referred to only occasionally in the novels, Sothoros is located south of Essos, on the far side of the Summer Sea. It is a large continent consisting of deserts and jungles. It is said to be a haven for plagues and dangerous animals, and has not been explored much beyond the northern coastal regions.

See also

• World Map(HBO Game Of Thrones)
• The Lands of Ice and Fire
• Geography Portal

References and Notes

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