Geographic HistoryWorld map in 27 BC
96 states share the map in 27 BC. The largest by mapped area are Han Dynasty, Octavian and Parthia.
Han Dynasty is the largest state on the map in 27 BC, a position it has held since 184 BC (before that: Maurya Empire). It is still the largest in 2000, the last year of the atlas. The five largest states hold 53% of all land with a recorded ruler. 84% of the land on the map has no recorded state. The number of states is about the same as in 44 BC: 96 against 94.
Largest states in 27 BC
| State | Mapped area | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Han Dynasty | 3.8 million km² | 93 |
| Octavian | 3.6 million km² | 193 |
| Parthia | 1.7 million km² | 35 |
| Xiongnu | 1.5 million km² | 17 |
| Bafour | 680 thousand km² | 27 |
| Maurya Empire | 620 thousand km² | 22 |
| Chin | 560 thousand km² | 36 |
| Indo Scythians | 560 thousand km² | 17 |
| Satavahana | 510 thousand km² | 19 |
| Babyllinioi | 470 thousand km² | 10 |
What changed since 44 BC
- On the map, Octavian takes the place of Ptolemaic Kingdom (about 900 thousand km²).
- Apart from that, 176 provinces changed hands between 44 BC and 27 BC.
- Octavian gained about 2.7 million km², mostly from Roman Republic.
- Carpi gained about 74 thousand km², mostly from Dacian Kingdom.
- New on the map: Carpi, Nipsai and Getae.
Battles, 27 BC - 0
- 23 BCNapata
- 11 BCLippe
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