The Largest States in the World in 1000
On the world border map for 1000, the largest state was Kimek-Kipchak khaganate, with about 3.02 million km² — some 2% of the world's land. It was followed by Song Empire and Denmark-Norway.
The 20 largest states in 1000
| Rank | State | Area | Share of world land | Rank in AD 900 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimek-Kipchak khaganate | 3.02 million km² | 2.0% | new |
| 2 | Song Empire | 3.00 million km² | 2.0% | new |
| 3 | Denmark-Norway | 2.46 million km² | 1.7% | new |
| 4 | Tibet | 2.30 million km² | 1.5% | new |
| 5 | Buwayhid Emirates | 2.07 million km² | 1.4% | new |
| 6 | Fatimid Caliphate | 1.82 million km² | 1.2% | new |
| 7 | Rajput kingdoms | 1.64 million km² | 1.1% | new |
| 8 | Pechenegs | 1.37 million km² | 0.9% | new |
| 9 | Kievan Rus' | 1.20 million km² | 0.8% | 13 |
| 10 | Ghaznavid Emirate | 1.16 million km² | 0.8% | new |
| 11 | Byzantine Empire | 840,000 km² | 0.6% | 14 |
| 12 | Liao | 790,000 km² | 0.5% | new |
| 13 | Xixia | 740,000 km² | 0.5% | new |
| 14 | Srivijaya Empire | 720,000 km² | 0.5% | 16 |
| 15 | Caliphate of Córdoba | 720,000 km² | 0.5% | new |
| 16 | Holy Roman Empire | 700,000 km² | 0.5% | new |
| 17 | Makkura | 660,000 km² | 0.4% | 15 |
| 18 | Volga Bulgars | 630,000 km² | 0.4% | – |
| 19 | Chalukya Empire | 560,000 km² | 0.4% | new |
| 20 | Tiahuanaco Empire | 500,000 km² | 0.3% | – |
Areas are measured from the border polygons of the map and are approximate; claimed areas, tributaries and unorganised land are not included.
Largest states by region
Europe
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buwayhid Emirates | 2.07 million km² |
| 2 | Fatimid Caliphate | 1.82 million km² |
| 3 | Pechenegs | 1.37 million km² |
| 4 | Kievan Rus' | 1.20 million km² |
| 5 | Byzantine Empire | 840,000 km² |
Asia
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimek-Kipchak khaganate | 3.02 million km² |
| 2 | Song Empire | 3.00 million km² |
| 3 | Tibet | 2.30 million km² |
| 4 | Rajput kingdoms | 1.64 million km² |
| 5 | Ghaznavid Emirate | 1.16 million km² |
Africa
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makkura | 660,000 km² |
| 2 | Madagascar | 430,000 km² |
| 3 | Alwa | 350,000 km² |
| 4 | Islamic city-states | 340,000 km² |
| 5 | Hadramaut | 220,000 km² |
Americas
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiahuanaco Empire | 500,000 km² |
| 2 | Huari Empire | 420,000 km² |
| 3 | Mesoamerican city-states and chiefdoms | 380,000 km² |
| 4 | Taino | 170,000 km² |
| 5 | Maya city-states | 130,000 km² |
Oceania
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuʻi Tonga Empire | 20,000 km² |
Questions
What was the largest country in the world in 1000?
Kimek-Kipchak khaganate, with about 3.02 million km², on the border map for 1000.
What were the five largest states in 1000?
1. Kimek-Kipchak khaganate (3.02 million km²); 2. Song Empire (3.00 million km²); 3. Denmark-Norway (2.46 million km²); 4. Tibet (2.30 million km²); 5. Buwayhid Emirates (2.07 million km²).
What was the largest state in Europe in 1000?
Buwayhid Emirates, with about 2.07 million km².
What was the largest state in Asia in 1000?
Kimek-Kipchak khaganate, with about 3.02 million km².
What was the largest state in Africa in 1000?
Makkura, with about 660,000 km².
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Last updated 10 November 2026. Sources: border data from historical-basemaps, land and rivers from Natural Earth; texts written for Chronica Maps from standard reference works. How we make the maps.