The Largest States in the World in 1200
On the world border map for 1200, the largest state was Tuareg Nomadic Tribes, with about 5.80 million km² — some 4% of the world's land. It was followed by Mongol Empire and Kara Khitai Khaganate.
The 20 largest states in 1200
| Rank | State | Area | Share of world land | Rank in 1100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuareg Nomadic Tribes | 5.80 million km² | 3.9% | new |
| 2 | Mongol Empire | 5.52 million km² | 3.7% | new |
| 3 | Kara Khitai Khaganate | 4.29 million km² | 2.9% | new |
| 4 | Song Empire | 3.00 million km² | 2.0% | 3 |
| 5 | Berber Tribes | 2.72 million km² | 1.8% | new |
| 6 | Cuman Khanates | 2.50 million km² | 1.7% | new |
| 7 | Tibet | 2.25 million km² | 1.5% | 5 |
| 8 | Khwarazmian Empire | 2.10 million km² | 1.4% | new |
| 9 | Fatimid Caliphate | 1.82 million km² | 1.2% | 7 |
| 10 | Rajput kingdoms | 1.81 million km² | 1.2% | new |
| 11 | Ghaznavid Emirate | 1.16 million km² | 0.8% | 10 |
| 12 | Sultanate of Delhi | 1.15 million km² | 0.8% | new |
| 13 | Byzantine Empire | 850,000 km² | 0.6% | 11 |
| 14 | Ifat | 840,000 km² | 0.6% | new |
| 15 | Jin Empire | 790,000 km² | 0.5% | new |
| 16 | Xixia | 740,000 km² | 0.5% | 14 |
| 17 | Almohad Caliphate | 670,000 km² | 0.4% | new |
| 18 | Makkura | 660,000 km² | 0.4% | 15 |
| 19 | Srivijaya Empire | 630,000 km² | 0.4% | 19 |
| 20 | Holy Roman Empire | 620,000 km² | 0.4% | 17 |
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 | Cuman Khanates | 2.50 million km² |
| 2 | Khwarazmian Empire | 2.10 million km² |
| 3 | Fatimid Caliphate | 1.82 million km² |
| 4 | Byzantine Empire | 850,000 km² |
| 5 | Almohad Caliphate | 670,000 km² |
Asia
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mongol Empire | 5.52 million km² |
| 2 | Kara Khitai Khaganate | 4.29 million km² |
| 3 | Song Empire | 3.00 million km² |
| 4 | Tibet | 2.25 million km² |
| 5 | Rajput kingdoms | 1.81 million km² |
Africa
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuareg Nomadic Tribes | 5.80 million km² |
| 2 | Berber Tribes | 2.72 million km² |
| 3 | Ifat | 840,000 km² |
| 4 | Makkura | 660,000 km² |
| 5 | Madagascar | 430,000 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 1200?
Tuareg Nomadic Tribes, with about 5.80 million km², on the border map for 1200.
What were the five largest states in 1200?
1. Tuareg Nomadic Tribes (5.80 million km²); 2. Mongol Empire (5.52 million km²); 3. Kara Khitai Khaganate (4.29 million km²); 4. Song Empire (3.00 million km²); 5. Berber Tribes (2.72 million km²).
What was the largest state in Europe in 1200?
Cuman Khanates, with about 2.50 million km².
What was the largest state in Asia in 1200?
Mongol Empire, with about 5.52 million km².
What was the largest state in Africa in 1200?
Tuareg Nomadic Tribes, with about 5.80 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.