The Largest States in the World in AD 700
On the world border map for AD 700, the largest state was Saharan Nomadic Tribes, with about 9.09 million km² — some 6% of the world's land. It was followed by Umayyad Caliphate and Tang Empire.
The 20 largest states in AD 700
| Rank | State | Area | Share of world land | Rank in AD 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saharan Nomadic Tribes | 9.09 million km² | 6.1% | new |
| 2 | Umayyad Caliphate | 4.46 million km² | 3.0% | new |
| 3 | Tang Empire | 3.90 million km² | 2.6% | new |
| 4 | Göktürks | 3.80 million km² | 2.6% | 2 |
| 5 | Tufan Empire | 2.38 million km² | 1.6% | new |
| 6 | Western Gokturk Khaganate | 1.69 million km² | 1.1% | new |
| 7 | Eastern Roman Empire | 1.36 million km² | 0.9% | 4 |
| 8 | Hindu kingdoms | 910,000 km² | 0.6% | 5 |
| 9 | Kushites | 700,000 km² | 0.5% | new |
| 10 | Frankish Kingdom | 610,000 km² | 0.4% | 6 |
| 11 | Chalukyas | 580,000 km² | 0.4% | 8 |
| 12 | Vazimba | 580,000 km² | 0.4% | 7 |
| 13 | Uyghurs | 570,000 km² | 0.4% | new |
| 14 | Axum | 540,000 km² | 0.4% | – |
| 15 | Kanauj | 510,000 km² | 0.3% | 9 |
| 16 | Kingdom of Sind | 480,000 km² | 0.3% | new |
| 17 | Huari Empire | 360,000 km² | 0.2% | 11 |
| 18 | Tiahuanaco Empire | 360,000 km² | 0.2% | 12 |
| 19 | Maya states | 340,000 km² | 0.2% | 13 |
| 20 | Palas | 340,000 km² | 0.2% | 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 | Umayyad Caliphate | 4.46 million km² |
| 2 | Eastern Roman Empire | 1.36 million km² |
| 3 | Frankish Kingdom | 610,000 km² |
| 4 | Swedes | 290,000 km² |
| 5 | Avars | 240,000 km² |
Asia
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tang Empire | 3.90 million km² |
| 2 | Göktürks | 3.80 million km² |
| 3 | Tufan Empire | 2.38 million km² |
| 4 | Western Gokturk Khaganate | 1.69 million km² |
| 5 | Hindu kingdoms | 910,000 km² |
Africa
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saharan Nomadic Tribes | 9.09 million km² |
| 2 | Kushites | 700,000 km² |
| 3 | Vazimba | 580,000 km² |
| 4 | Axum | 540,000 km² |
| 5 | Sasanian dependencies | 340,000 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 |
Questions
What was the largest country in the world in AD 700?
Saharan Nomadic Tribes, with about 9.09 million km², on the border map for AD 700.
What were the five largest states in AD 700?
1. Saharan Nomadic Tribes (9.09 million km²); 2. Umayyad Caliphate (4.46 million km²); 3. Tang Empire (3.90 million km²); 4. Göktürks (3.80 million km²); 5. Tufan Empire (2.38 million km²).
What was the largest state in Europe in AD 700?
Umayyad Caliphate, with about 4.46 million km².
What was the largest state in Asia in AD 700?
Tang Empire, with about 3.90 million km².
What was the largest state in Africa in AD 700?
Saharan Nomadic Tribes, with about 9.09 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.