The Largest States in the World in 200 BC
On the world border map for 200 BC, the largest state was Xiongnu, with about 3.25 million km² — some 2% of the world's land. It was followed by Mauryan Empire and Yuezhi.
The 20 largest states in 200 BC
| Rank | State | Area | Share of world land | Rank in 300 BC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xiongnu | 3.25 million km² | 2.2% | new |
| 2 | Mauryan Empire | 2.80 million km² | 1.9% | 2 |
| 3 | Yuezhi | 2.61 million km² | 1.8% | new |
| 4 | Han Empire | 2.58 million km² | 1.7% | new |
| 5 | Thai | 2.54 million km² | 1.7% | new |
| 6 | Seleucid Kingdom | 1.75 million km² | 1.2% | 1 |
| 7 | Bactria | 1.72 million km² | 1.2% | new |
| 8 | Mon-Khmer | 1.23 million km² | 0.8% | new |
| 9 | Zhangzhung Kingdom | 660,000 km² | 0.4% | 7 |
| 10 | Ptolemaic Kingdom | 600,000 km² | 0.4% | 10 |
| 11 | Meroe | 580,000 km² | 0.4% | 9 |
| 12 | Rome | 520,000 km² | 0.3% | new |
| 13 | Parthia | 470,000 km² | 0.3% | new |
| 14 | Norsemen | 370,000 km² | 0.2% | new |
| 15 | Maya chiefdoms and states | 340,000 km² | 0.2% | 11 |
| 16 | Kingdom of Syphax | 300,000 km² | 0.2% | new |
| 17 | Min-Yue | 250,000 km² | 0.2% | new |
| 18 | Qataban | 250,000 km² | 0.2% | 12 |
| 19 | Mauretania | 230,000 km² | 0.2% | new |
| 20 | Adena Culture | 230,000 km² | 0.2% | 13 |
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 | Seleucid Kingdom | 1.75 million km² |
| 2 | Rome | 520,000 km² |
| 3 | Norsemen | 370,000 km² |
| 4 | Kingdom of Syphax | 300,000 km² |
| 5 | Mauretania | 230,000 km² |
Asia
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xiongnu | 3.25 million km² |
| 2 | Mauryan Empire | 2.80 million km² |
| 3 | Yuezhi | 2.61 million km² |
| 4 | Han Empire | 2.58 million km² |
| 5 | Thai | 2.54 million km² |
Africa
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ptolemaic Kingdom | 600,000 km² |
| 2 | Meroe | 580,000 km² |
| 3 | Qataban | 250,000 km² |
| 4 | Maan | 220,000 km² |
| 5 | Nabatean Kingdom | 180,000 km² |
Americas
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maya chiefdoms and states | 340,000 km² |
| 2 | Adena Culture | 230,000 km² |
| 3 | Chavin | 80,000 km² |
| 4 | Monte Albán | 60,000 km² |
| 5 | Teotihuacan | 40,000 km² |
Questions
What was the largest country in the world in 200 BC?
Xiongnu, with about 3.25 million km², on the border map for 200 BC.
What were the five largest states in 200 BC?
1. Xiongnu (3.25 million km²); 2. Mauryan Empire (2.80 million km²); 3. Yuezhi (2.61 million km²); 4. Han Empire (2.58 million km²); 5. Thai (2.54 million km²).
What was the largest state in Europe in 200 BC?
Seleucid Kingdom, with about 1.75 million km².
What was the largest state in Asia in 200 BC?
Xiongnu, with about 3.25 million km².
What was the largest state in Africa in 200 BC?
Ptolemaic Kingdom, with about 600,000 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.