# World map in 1960

Source page: https://geographichistory.app/map/1960/

124 states share the map in 1960. The largest by mapped area are Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, United States of America and People's Republic of China.

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics is the largest state on the map in 1960, a position it has held since 1920 (before that: United Kingdom). It stays in first place until 1991, when Russian Federation takes over. The five largest states hold 44% of all land with a recorded ruler. Nearly all land on the map has a recorded state. There are more states than in 1950: 124 against 100.

## Largest states in 1960

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Union of Soviet Socialist Republics | 21,731,000 | 284 |
| United States of America | 9,414,000 | 221 |
| People's Republic of China | 9,389,000 | 159 |
| Canada | 8,861,000 | 90 |
| Brazil | 8,582,000 | 83 |
| Australia | 7,961,000 | 41 |
| United Kingdom | 3,813,000 | 86 |
| India | 3,129,000 | 123 |
| France | 2,951,000 | 78 |
| Argentina | 2,747,000 | 38 |

## Changes since 1950

- On the map, Egypt takes the place of Kingdom of Egypt (about 980 thousand km²).
- On the map, Morocco takes the place of French protectorate in Morocco (about 360 thousand km²).
- On the map, Egypt takes the place of Syria (about 190 thousand km²).
Other changes: 255 provinces changed hands.
- Sudan gained about 2.5 million km², mostly from United Kingdom.
- Dem. Rep. Congo gained about 1.8 million km², mostly from Belgium.
- Libya gained about 1.6 million km², mostly from Italy.
- People's Republic of China gained about 1.4 million km², mostly from Tibet and Taiwan.

## Battles 1960 - 1969

- 1960: Vientiane (Laotian Civil War), won by Laotian Rightists
- 1965: Lahore (2nd Indo-Pakistan War), won by India
- 1965: Sialkot (2nd Indo-Pakistan War)
- 1966: Dau Tieng (Vietnam War), won by United States, South Vietnam
- 1967: Abu Ageila (Six Day War), won by Israel
- 1967: Con Thien (1st) (Vietnam War), won by United States
- 1967: Con Thien (2nd) (Vietnam War), won by United States
- 1967: Golan Heights (Arab Israeli Six Day War), won by Israel
- 1967: Iron Triangle (Vietnam War), won by United States, South Vietnam
- 1967: Khe Sanh (Vietnam War), won by United States, South Vietnam
- 1967: Mitla Pass (Arab-Israeli Six Day War), won by Israel
- 1968: Tet Offensive (Vietnam War), won by United States, South Vietnam