The Largest States in the World in AD 600
On the world border map for AD 600, the largest state was Sui Empire, with about 3.93 million km² — some 3% of the world's land. It was followed by Göktürks and Sasanian Empire.
The 20 largest states in AD 600
| Rank | State | Area | Share of world land | Rank in AD 500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sui Empire | 3.93 million km² | 2.6% | new |
| 2 | Göktürks | 3.45 million km² | 2.3% | new |
| 3 | Sasanian Empire | 3.20 million km² | 2.2% | 1 |
| 4 | Eastern Roman Empire | 2.61 million km² | 1.8% | 5 |
| 5 | Hindu kingdoms | 2.12 million km² | 1.4% | new |
| 6 | Frankish Kingdom | 620,000 km² | 0.4% | new |
| 7 | Vazimba | 580,000 km² | 0.4% | new |
| 8 | Chalukyas | 550,000 km² | 0.4% | new |
| 9 | Kanauj | 510,000 km² | 0.3% | new |
| 10 | Visigothic Kingdom | 480,000 km² | 0.3% | new |
| 11 | Huari Empire | 360,000 km² | 0.2% | new |
| 12 | Tiahuanaco Empire | 360,000 km² | 0.2% | new |
| 13 | Maya states | 340,000 km² | 0.2% | 15 |
| 14 | Shaskanka | 340,000 km² | 0.2% | new |
| 15 | Sasanian dependencies | 340,000 km² | 0.2% | new |
| 16 | Empire of Ghana | 340,000 km² | 0.2% | 17 |
| 17 | Thai Kingdoms | 300,000 km² | 0.2% | new |
| 18 | Koguryo | 290,000 km² | 0.2% | – |
| 19 | Avars | 290,000 km² | 0.2% | new |
| 20 | Makkura | 250,000 km² | 0.2% | 16 |
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 | Sasanian Empire | 3.20 million km² |
| 2 | Eastern Roman Empire | 2.61 million km² |
| 3 | Frankish Kingdom | 620,000 km² |
| 4 | Visigothic Kingdom | 480,000 km² |
| 5 | Avars | 290,000 km² |
Asia
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sui Empire | 3.93 million km² |
| 2 | Göktürks | 3.45 million km² |
| 3 | Hindu kingdoms | 2.12 million km² |
| 4 | Chalukyas | 550,000 km² |
| 5 | Kanauj | 510,000 km² |
Africa
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vazimba | 580,000 km² |
| 2 | Sasanian dependencies | 340,000 km² |
| 3 | Empire of Ghana | 340,000 km² |
| 4 | Makkura | 250,000 km² |
| 5 | Hejaz | 220,000 km² |
Americas
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huari Empire | 360,000 km² |
| 2 | Tiahuanaco Empire | 360,000 km² |
| 3 | Maya states | 340,000 km² |
| 4 | Veracruz civilization | 100,000 km² |
| 5 | Monte Albán | 60,000 km² |
Oceania
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuʻi Tonga Empire | 20,000 km² |
Questions
What was the largest country in the world in AD 600?
Sui Empire, with about 3.93 million km², on the border map for AD 600.
What were the five largest states in AD 600?
1. Sui Empire (3.93 million km²); 2. Göktürks (3.45 million km²); 3. Sasanian Empire (3.20 million km²); 4. Eastern Roman Empire (2.61 million km²); 5. Hindu kingdoms (2.12 million km²).
What was the largest state in Europe in AD 600?
Sasanian Empire, with about 3.20 million km².
What was the largest state in Asia in AD 600?
Sui Empire, with about 3.93 million km².
What was the largest state in Africa in AD 600?
Vazimba, 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.