# World map in 218 BC

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165 states share the map in 218 BC. The largest by mapped area are Maurya Empire, Seleucid Empire and Qin.

Maurya Empire is the largest state on the map in 218 BC, a position it has held since 254 BC (before that: Seleucid Empire). It stays in first place until 184 BC, when Han Dynasty takes over. The five largest states hold 47% of all land with a recorded ruler. 85% of the land on the map has no recorded state. The number of states is about the same as in 264 BC: 165 against 171.

## Largest states in 218 BC

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Maurya Empire | 3,359,000 | 124 |
| Seleucid Empire | 2,444,000 | 63 |
| Qin | 2,025,000 | 57 |
| Ptolemaic Kingdom | 1,146,000 | 29 |
| Greco Baktria | 625,000 | 12 |
| Yuezhi | 618,000 | 5 |
| Parthia | 572,000 | 11 |
| Chin | 554,000 | 35 |
| Carthage | 509,000 | 23 |
| Babyllinioi | 501,000 | 11 |

## Changes since 264 BC

- On the map, Parthia takes the place of Dahae (about 220 thousand km²).
- On the map, Au Lac takes the place of Van Lang (about 110 thousand km²).
Other changes: 108 provinces changed hands.
- Qin gained about 980 thousand km², mostly from Chu State and Northern Wei.
- Greco Baktria gained about 630 thousand km², mostly from Seleucid Empire.
- Parthia gained about 360 thousand km², mostly from Seleucid Empire.
- Achaois Kingdom gained about 170 thousand km², mostly from Seleucid Empire.

## Battles 218 BC - 201 BC

- 218 BC: Ticinus (2nd Punic War), won by Carthage
- 218 BC: Trebbia (2nd Punic War), won by Carthage
- 217 BC: Lake Trasimene (2nd Punic War), won by Carthage
- 217 BC: Raphia (4th Syrian War), won by Ptolmeic Egypt
- 216 BC: Cannae (2nd Punic War), won by Carthage
- 216 BC: Nola (2nd Punic War), won by Rome
- 215 BC: Nola (2nd Punic War), won by Rome
- 214 BC: Casilinum (2nd Punic War), won by Rome
- 207 BC: Julu (Fall of the Qin Dynasty), won by Rebel Xiang Yu
- 205 BC: Jingxing (Chu-Han War), won by Han
- 205 BC: Pengcheng (Chu-Han War), won by Xiang Yu
- 202 BC: Gaixial (Chu-Han War), won by Liu Bang