# World map in AD 1

Source page: https://geographichistory.app/map/1/

214 states share the map in AD 1. The largest by mapped area are Han, Roman Empire and Xiongnu.

Han is the largest state on the map in AD 1, a position it has held since AD 1 (before that: Roman Empire). It stays in first place until AD 44, when Roman Empire takes over. The five largest states hold 39% of all land with a recorded ruler. 73% of the land on the map has no recorded state. There are more states than in 27 BC: 214 against 96.

## Largest states in AD 1

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Han | 4,016,000 | 110 |
| Roman Empire | 3,704,000 | 249 |
| Xiongnu | 3,492,000 | 29 |
| Parthia | 2,054,000 | 47 |
| Indo-Parthia | 909,000 | 21 |
| Satavahana | 747,000 | 28 |
| Kushan | 672,000 | 14 |
| Kangju | 656,000 | 13 |
| Meroe | 548,000 | 10 |
| Nabatea | 546,000 | 10 |

## Changes since 27 BC

- On the map, Han takes the place of Han Dynasty (about 3.2 million km²).
- On the map, Roman Empire takes the place of Octavian (about 2.7 million km²).
- On the map, Western Satraps takes the place of Matsya (about 150 thousand km²).
Other changes: 824 provinces changed hands.
- Xiongnu gained about 3 million km², mostly from unclaimed land and Han Dynasty.
- Indo-Parthia gained about 910 thousand km², mostly from unclaimed land and Indo Scythians.
- Han gained about 780 thousand km², mostly from unclaimed land and Wusun.
- Parthia gained about 740 thousand km², mostly from Persis and Characene.

## Battles AD 1 - AD 13

- AD 9: Teutoburgwald (Rome's Germanic Wars), won by Germanic Tribes