The Largest States in the World in AD 300
On the world border map for AD 300, the largest state was Jin, with about 3.71 million km² — some 2% of the world's land. It was followed by Parthian Empire and Saka Kingdom.
The 20 largest states in AD 300
| Rank | State | Area | Share of world land | Rank in AD 200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jin | 3.71 million km² | 2.5% | new |
| 2 | Parthian Empire | 2.02 million km² | 1.4% | 3 |
| 3 | Saka Kingdom | 1.21 million km² | 0.8% | 4 |
| 4 | Gupta Empire | 970,000 km² | 0.6% | new |
| 5 | Suren Kingdom | 920,000 km² | 0.6% | 6 |
| 6 | Hopewell Culture | 780,000 km² | 0.5% | 7 |
| 7 | Satavahanihara | 650,000 km² | 0.4% | 8 |
| 8 | Meroe | 600,000 km² | 0.4% | 9 |
| 9 | Himyarite Kingdom | 470,000 km² | 0.3% | 10 |
| 10 | Han Zhao | 370,000 km² | 0.3% | new |
| 11 | Maya chiefdoms and states | 360,000 km² | 0.2% | 11 |
| 12 | Empire of Ghana | 340,000 km² | 0.2% | new |
| 13 | Kalinga | 320,000 km² | 0.2% | 12 |
| 14 | Armenia | 260,000 km² | 0.2% | 13 |
| 15 | Hindu kingdoms | 210,000 km² | 0.1% | new |
| 16 | Koguryo | 130,000 km² | 0.1% | 16 |
| 17 | Hadramaut | 110,000 km² | 0.1% | 17 |
| 18 | Moche | 100,000 km² | 0.1% | 18 |
| 19 | Axum | 90,000 km² | 0.1% | 19 |
| 20 | Yueban | 70,000 km² | 0.0% | 20 |
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 | Parthian Empire | 2.02 million km² |
| 2 | Armenia | 260,000 km² |
| 3 | Dumnonia | 10,000 km² |
| 4 | Heruli | 10,000 km² |
Asia
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jin | 3.71 million km² |
| 2 | Saka Kingdom | 1.21 million km² |
| 3 | Gupta Empire | 970,000 km² |
| 4 | Suren Kingdom | 920,000 km² |
| 5 | Satavahanihara | 650,000 km² |
Africa
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meroe | 600,000 km² |
| 2 | Himyarite Kingdom | 470,000 km² |
| 3 | Empire of Ghana | 340,000 km² |
| 4 | Hadramaut | 110,000 km² |
| 5 | Axum | 90,000 km² |
Americas
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hopewell Culture | 780,000 km² |
| 2 | Maya chiefdoms and states | 360,000 km² |
| 3 | Moche | 100,000 km² |
| 4 | Monte Albán | 60,000 km² |
| 5 | Nazca | 40,000 km² |
Questions
What was the largest country in the world in AD 300?
Jin, with about 3.71 million km², on the border map for AD 300.
What were the five largest states in AD 300?
1. Jin (3.71 million km²); 2. Parthian Empire (2.02 million km²); 3. Saka Kingdom (1.21 million km²); 4. Gupta Empire (970,000 km²); 5. Suren Kingdom (920,000 km²).
What was the largest state in Europe in AD 300?
Parthian Empire, with about 2.02 million km².
What was the largest state in Asia in AD 300?
Jin, with about 3.71 million km².
What was the largest state in Africa in AD 300?
Meroe, 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.