# World map in 264 BC

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171 states share the map in 264 BC. The largest by mapped area are Seleucid Empire, Maurya Empire and Qin.

Seleucid Empire is the largest state on the map in 264 BC, a position it has held since 311 BC (before that: Maurya Empire). It stays in first place until 254 BC, when Maurya Empire takes over. The five largest states hold 49% 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 300 BC: 171 against 167.

## Largest states in 264 BC

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Seleucid Empire | 4,084,000 | 108 |
| Maurya Empire | 3,286,000 | 120 |
| Qin | 1,044,000 | 21 |
| Ptolemaic Kingdom | 1,009,000 | 27 |
| Yuezhi | 618,000 | 5 |
| Chin | 554,000 | 35 |
| Babyllinioi | 501,000 | 11 |
| Carthage | 486,000 | 21 |
| Avalites | 462,000 | 11 |
| Wusun | 431,000 | 3 |

## Changes since 300 BC

- On the map, Volcae takes the place of Ruteni (about 36 thousand km²).
Other changes: 72 provinces changed hands.
- Seleucid Empire gained about 340 thousand km², mostly from Thracia and Greco Baktria.
- Qin gained about 280 thousand km², mostly from Chu State and Shen.
- Kyrene gained about 150 thousand km², mostly from Ptolemaic Kingdom.
- Scordisci gained about 96 thousand km², mostly from unclaimed land and Glinditiones.

## Battles 264 BC - 219 BC

- 262 BC: Acragas (Punic War), won by Rome
- 260 BC: Changping (China's Era of the Warring States), won by Qin
- 260 BC: Mylae (1st Punic War), won by Rome
- 260 BC: Lipara (1st Punic War), won by Carthage
- 256 BC: Ecnomus (1st Punic War), won by Rome
- 251 BC: Panormus, Sicily (1st Punic War), won by Rome
- 249 BC: Drepanum (1st Punic War), won by Carthage
- 241 BC: Aegates Islands (1st Punic War), won by Rome
- 234 BC: Pingyang (China's Era of the Warring States), won by Qin
- 225 BC: Telamon (Gallic Wars in Italy), won by Rome
- 222 BC: Sellasia (Cleomenic War), won by Macedon
- 220 BC: Tagus (2nd Punic War), won by Carthage