The Largest States in the World in 1100
On the world border map for 1100, the largest state was Cuman-Kipchak confederation, with about 6.20 million km² — some 4% of the world's land. It was followed by Mongols and Song Empire.
The 20 largest states in 1100
| Rank | State | Area | Share of world land | Rank in 1000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuman-Kipchak confederation | 6.20 million km² | 4.2% | new |
| 2 | Mongols | 4.67 million km² | 3.1% | new |
| 3 | Song Empire | 3.00 million km² | 2.0% | 2 |
| 4 | Almoravid dynasty | 2.35 million km² | 1.6% | new |
| 5 | Tibet | 2.30 million km² | 1.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Seljuk Empire | 2.04 million km² | 1.4% | new |
| 7 | Fatimid Caliphate | 1.82 million km² | 1.2% | 6 |
| 8 | Karkhanids | 1.77 million km² | 1.2% | new |
| 9 | Kievan Rus' | 1.63 million km² | 1.1% | new |
| 10 | Ghaznavid Emirate | 1.16 million km² | 0.8% | 10 |
| 11 | Byzantine Empire | 830,000 km² | 0.6% | 11 |
| 12 | Liao | 790,000 km² | 0.5% | 12 |
| 13 | Kingdom of Sukhotai | 760,000 km² | 0.5% | new |
| 14 | Xixia | 740,000 km² | 0.5% | 13 |
| 15 | Makkura | 660,000 km² | 0.4% | 17 |
| 16 | Western Chalukyas | 650,000 km² | 0.4% | new |
| 17 | Holy Roman Empire | 620,000 km² | 0.4% | 16 |
| 18 | minor Hindu and Buddhist states | 550,000 km² | 0.4% | – |
| 19 | Srivijaya Empire | 520,000 km² | 0.3% | 14 |
| 20 | Khmer Empire | 510,000 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 | Seljuk Empire | 2.04 million km² |
| 2 | Fatimid Caliphate | 1.82 million km² |
| 3 | Kievan Rus' | 1.63 million km² |
| 4 | Byzantine Empire | 830,000 km² |
| 5 | Holy Roman Empire | 620,000 km² |
Asia
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuman-Kipchak confederation | 6.20 million km² |
| 2 | Mongols | 4.67 million km² |
| 3 | Song Empire | 3.00 million km² |
| 4 | Tibet | 2.30 million km² |
| 5 | Karkhanids | 1.77 million km² |
Africa
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Almoravid dynasty | 2.35 million km² |
| 2 | Makkura | 660,000 km² |
| 3 | Madagascar | 430,000 km² |
| 4 | Alwa | 350,000 km² |
| 5 | Islamic city-states | 340,000 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 1100?
Cuman-Kipchak confederation, with about 6.20 million km², on the border map for 1100.
What were the five largest states in 1100?
1. Cuman-Kipchak confederation (6.20 million km²); 2. Mongols (4.67 million km²); 3. Song Empire (3.00 million km²); 4. Almoravid dynasty (2.35 million km²); 5. Tibet (2.30 million km²).
What was the largest state in Europe in 1100?
Seljuk Empire, with about 2.04 million km².
What was the largest state in Asia in 1100?
Cuman-Kipchak confederation, with about 6.20 million km².
What was the largest state in Africa in 1100?
Almoravid dynasty, with about 2.35 million 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.