Geographic HistoryWorld map in AD 117
196 states share the map in AD 117. The largest by mapped area are Roman Empire, Han and Xianbei.
Roman Empire is the largest state on the map in AD 117, a position it has held since AD 44 (before that: Han). It stays in first place until AD 396, when Sasanian Empire takes over. The five largest states hold 41% of all land with a recorded ruler. 73% of the land on the map has no recorded state. The number of states is about the same as in AD 100: 196 against 197.
Largest states in AD 117
| State | Mapped area | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Empire | 5.3 million km² | 333 |
| Han | 4.1 million km² | 110 |
| Xianbei | 2.3 million km² | 19 |
| Parthia | 1.9 million km² | 41 |
| Kushan | 1.2 million km² | 27 |
| Satavahana | 750 thousand km² | 28 |
| Kangju | 660 thousand km² | 13 |
| Xiongnu | 580 thousand km² | 5 |
| Meroe | 550 thousand km² | 10 |
| Western Satraps | 540 thousand km² | 23 |
What changed since AD 100
- 37 provinces changed hands between AD 100 and AD 117.
- Roman Empire gained about 1 million km², mostly from Kingdom of Armenia and Parthia.
- No longer on the map: Adiabene.
Battles, AD 117 - AD 199
- AD 133Aelia
- AD 166Aquileia
- AD 191Jieqiao
- AD 191Perinthus
- AD 193Byzantium
- AD 194Cyzicus
- AD 194Issus
- AD 194Nicaea
- AD 197Lugdunum
- AD 198Ctesiphon
- AD 199Atra
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