The Largest States in the World in 300 BC
On the world border map for 300 BC, the largest state was Seleucid Kingdom, with about 3.46 million km² — some 2% of the world's land. It was followed by Mauryan Empire and Zhou states.
The 20 largest states in 300 BC
| Rank | State | Area | Share of world land | Rank in 323 BC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seleucid Kingdom | 3.46 million km² | 2.3% | new |
| 2 | Mauryan Empire | 1.96 million km² | 1.3% | new |
| 3 | Zhou states | 1.88 million km² | 1.3% | 2 |
| 4 | Hindu kingdoms and republics | 860,000 km² | 0.6% | 3 |
| 5 | Kingdom of Antigonus | 730,000 km² | 0.5% | new |
| 6 | Carthaginian Empire | 680,000 km² | 0.5% | 5 |
| 7 | Zhangzhung Kingdom | 660,000 km² | 0.4% | 6 |
| 8 | Qin | 590,000 km² | 0.4% | 7 |
| 9 | Meroe | 580,000 km² | 0.4% | 8 |
| 10 | Ptolemaic Kingdom | 550,000 km² | 0.4% | new |
| 11 | Maya chiefdoms and states | 360,000 km² | 0.2% | 9 |
| 12 | Qataban | 250,000 km² | 0.2% | 10 |
| 13 | Adena Culture | 230,000 km² | 0.2% | 11 |
| 14 | Cappadocia | 190,000 km² | 0.1% | 12 |
| 15 | Atropatene | 190,000 km² | 0.1% | 13 |
| 16 | Nabatean Kingdom | 180,000 km² | 0.1% | new |
| 17 | Hindu kingdoms | 160,000 km² | 0.1% | 14 |
| 18 | Hadramaut | 130,000 km² | 0.1% | 15 |
| 19 | Kingdom of Kassander | 120,000 km² | 0.1% | new |
| 20 | Kingdom of Lysimachus | 120,000 km² | 0.1% | new |
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 | Kingdom of Antigonus | 730,000 km² |
| 2 | Carthaginian Empire | 680,000 km² |
| 3 | Cappadocia | 190,000 km² |
| 4 | Atropatene | 190,000 km² |
| 5 | Kingdom of Kassander | 120,000 km² |
Asia
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seleucid Kingdom | 3.46 million km² |
| 2 | Mauryan Empire | 1.96 million km² |
| 3 | Zhou states | 1.88 million km² |
| 4 | Hindu kingdoms and republics | 860,000 km² |
| 5 | Zhangzhung Kingdom | 660,000 km² |
Africa
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meroe | 580,000 km² |
| 2 | Ptolemaic Kingdom | 550,000 km² |
| 3 | Qataban | 250,000 km² |
| 4 | Nabatean Kingdom | 180,000 km² |
| 5 | Hadramaut | 130,000 km² |
Americas
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maya chiefdoms and states | 360,000 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 300 BC?
Seleucid Kingdom, with about 3.46 million km², on the border map for 300 BC.
What were the five largest states in 300 BC?
1. Seleucid Kingdom (3.46 million km²); 2. Mauryan Empire (1.96 million km²); 3. Zhou states (1.88 million km²); 4. Hindu kingdoms and republics (860,000 km²); 5. Kingdom of Antigonus (730,000 km²).
What was the largest state in Europe in 300 BC?
Kingdom of Antigonus, with about 730,000 km².
What was the largest state in Asia in 300 BC?
Seleucid Kingdom, with about 3.46 million km².
What was the largest state in Africa in 300 BC?
Meroe, with about 580,000 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.