The Largest States in the World in AD 900
On the world border map for AD 900, the largest state was Abbasid Caliphate, with about 5.24 million km² — some 4% of the world's land. It was followed by Tibetan Empire and Tang Empire.
The 20 largest states in AD 900
| Rank | State | Area | Share of world land | Rank in AD 800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abbasid Caliphate | 5.24 million km² | 3.5% | 1 |
| 2 | Tibetan Empire | 4.48 million km² | 3.0% | 2 |
| 3 | Tang Empire | 3.22 million km² | 2.2% | 4 |
| 4 | Tupis | 2.96 million km² | 2.0% | 5 |
| 5 | Uyghurs | 2.64 million km² | 1.8% | 3 |
| 6 | Khazars | 2.21 million km² | 1.5% | 7 |
| 7 | Saffarids | 1.74 million km² | 1.2% | new |
| 8 | Anasazi | 1.61 million km² | 1.1% | 6 |
| 9 | Samanid Empire | 1.58 million km² | 1.1% | new |
| 10 | Mogollon | 1.10 million km² | 0.7% | 9 |
| 11 | Khitans | 1.02 million km² | 0.7% | new |
| 12 | Khmer Empire | 870,000 km² | 0.6% | new |
| 13 | Kievan Rus' | 800,000 km² | 0.5% | new |
| 14 | Byzantine Empire | 750,000 km² | 0.5% | 12 |
| 15 | Makkura | 680,000 km² | 0.5% | 13 |
| 16 | Srivijaya Empire | 680,000 km² | 0.5% | 19 |
| 17 | Rashtrakuta | 630,000 km² | 0.4% | new |
| 18 | Aghlabid Emirate | 620,000 km² | 0.4% | 15 |
| 19 | Malagasy | 580,000 km² | 0.4% | 17 |
| 20 | Idrisid Caliphate | 580,000 km² | 0.4% | 18 |
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 | Khazars | 2.21 million km² |
| 2 | Kievan Rus' | 800,000 km² |
| 3 | Byzantine Empire | 750,000 km² |
| 4 | Aghlabid Emirate | 620,000 km² |
| 5 | Idrisid Caliphate | 580,000 km² |
Asia
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tibetan Empire | 4.48 million km² |
| 2 | Tang Empire | 3.22 million km² |
| 3 | Uyghurs | 2.64 million km² |
| 4 | Saffarids | 1.74 million km² |
| 5 | Samanid Empire | 1.58 million km² |
Africa
| Rank | State | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abbasid Caliphate | 5.24 million km² |
| 2 | Makkura | 680,000 km² |
| 3 | Malagasy | 580,000 km² |
| 4 | Alwa | 350,000 km² |
| 5 | Kanem | 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 900?
Abbasid Caliphate, with about 5.24 million km², on the border map for AD 900.
What were the five largest states in AD 900?
1. Abbasid Caliphate (5.24 million km²); 2. Tibetan Empire (4.48 million km²); 3. Tang Empire (3.22 million km²); 4. Tupis (2.96 million km²); 5. Uyghurs (2.64 million km²).
What was the largest state in Europe in AD 900?
Khazars, with about 2.21 million km².
What was the largest state in Asia in AD 900?
Tibetan Empire, with about 4.48 million km².
What was the largest state in Africa in AD 900?
Abbasid Caliphate, with about 5.24 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.