Geographic HistoryWorld map in AD 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 | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Han | 4 million km² | 110 |
| Roman Empire | 3.7 million km² | 249 |
| Xiongnu | 3.5 million km² | 29 |
| Parthia | 2.1 million km² | 47 |
| Indo-Parthia | 910 thousand km² | 21 |
| Satavahana | 750 thousand km² | 28 |
| Kushan | 670 thousand km² | 14 |
| Kangju | 660 thousand km² | 13 |
| Meroe | 550 thousand km² | 10 |
| Nabatea | 550 thousand km² | 10 |
What changed 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).
- Apart from that, 824 provinces changed hands between 27 BC and AD 1.
- Xiongnu gained about 3 million km², mostly from land with no recorded state and Han Dynasty.
- Indo-Parthia gained about 910 thousand km², mostly from land with no recorded state and Indo Scythians.
- Han gained about 780 thousand km², mostly from land with no recorded state and Wusun.
- Parthia gained about 740 thousand km², mostly from Persis and Characene.
- New on the map: Indo-Parthia, Kangju, Zhangzhung, Sarmatians and Kanem Bornu.
- No longer on the map: Bafour, Maurya Empire, Chin, Indo Scythians and Babyllinioi.
Battles, AD 1 - AD 13
- AD 9Teutoburgwald
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