The Largest States in the World in AD 800
On the world border map for AD 800, the largest state was Abbasid Caliphate, with about 8.40 million km² — some 6% of the world's land. It was followed by Tibetan Empire and Uyghurs.
The 20 largest states in AD 800
| Rank | State | Area | Share of world land | Rank in AD 700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abbasid Caliphate | 8.40 million km² | 5.6% | new |
| 2 | Tibetan Empire | 4.48 million km² | 3.0% | new |
| 3 | Uyghurs | 3.83 million km² | 2.6% | 13 |
| 4 | Tang Empire | 3.22 million km² | 2.2% | 3 |
| 5 | Tupis | 2.96 million km² | 2.0% | new |
| 6 | Anasazi | 1.61 million km² | 1.1% | new |
| 7 | Khazars | 1.56 million km² | 1.1% | – |
| 8 | Carolingian Empire | 1.19 million km² | 0.8% | new |
| 9 | Mogollon | 1.10 million km² | 0.7% | new |
| 10 | Hindu states | 870,000 km² | 0.6% | – |
| 11 | Rajput Clans and Small States | 860,000 km² | 0.6% | new |
| 12 | Byzantine Empire | 830,000 km² | 0.6% | new |
| 13 | Makkura | 680,000 km² | 0.5% | – |
| 14 | Gurjara Pratihara | 680,000 km² | 0.5% | new |
| 15 | Aghlabid Emirate | 620,000 km² | 0.4% | new |
| 16 | Avars | 610,000 km² | 0.4% | – |
| 17 | Malagasy | 580,000 km² | 0.4% | new |
| 18 | Idrisid Caliphate | 580,000 km² | 0.4% | new |
| 19 | Srivijaya Empire | 530,000 km² | 0.4% | new |
| 20 | Rashtrakuta state | 500,000 km² | 0.3% | 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 | Abbasid Caliphate | 8.40 million km² |
| 2 | Khazars | 1.56 million km² |
| 3 | Carolingian Empire | 1.19 million km² |
| 4 | Byzantine Empire | 830,000 km² |
| 5 | Aghlabid Emirate | 620,000 km² |
Asia
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tibetan Empire | 4.48 million km² |
| 2 | Uyghurs | 3.83 million km² |
| 3 | Tang Empire | 3.22 million km² |
| 4 | Hindu states | 870,000 km² |
| 5 | Rajput Clans and Small States | 860,000 km² |
Africa
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makkura | 680,000 km² |
| 2 | Malagasy | 580,000 km² |
| 3 | Alwa | 350,000 km² |
| 4 | Kanem | 310,000 km² |
| 5 | Axum | 310,000 km² |
Americas
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tupis | 2.96 million km² |
| 2 | Anasazi | 1.61 million km² |
| 3 | Mogollon | 1.10 million km² |
| 4 | Huari Empire | 460,000 km² |
| 5 | Maya city-states | 380,000 km² |
Questions
What was the largest country in the world in AD 800?
Abbasid Caliphate, with about 8.40 million km², on the border map for AD 800.
What were the five largest states in AD 800?
1. Abbasid Caliphate (8.40 million km²); 2. Tibetan Empire (4.48 million km²); 3. Uyghurs (3.83 million km²); 4. Tang Empire (3.22 million km²); 5. Tupis (2.96 million km²).
What was the largest state in Europe in AD 800?
Abbasid Caliphate, with about 8.40 million km².
What was the largest state in Asia in AD 800?
Tibetan Empire, with about 4.48 million km².
What was the largest state in Africa in AD 800?
Makkura, with about 680,000 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.