# World map in 1980

Source page: https://geographichistory.app/map/1980/

154 states share the map in 1980. 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 1980, 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. The number of states is about the same as in 1975: 154 against 148.

## Largest states in 1980

| 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 | 7,713,000 | 37 |
| India | 3,165,000 | 126 |
| Argentina | 2,747,000 | 38 |
| Sudan | 2,521,000 | 25 |
| Dem. Rep. Congo | 2,342,000 | 13 |

## Changes since 1975

- On the map, Democratic Republic of Afghanistan takes the place of Republic of Afghanistan (about 650 thousand km²).
- On the map, Vietnam takes the place of North Vietnam (about 340 thousand km²).
- On the map, People's Republic of Kampuchea takes the place of Democratic Kampuchea (about 190 thousand km²).
Other changes: 9 provinces changed hands.
- Suriname gained about 140 thousand km², mostly from Netherlands.
- Solomon Islands gained about 34 thousand km², mostly from United Kingdom.
- Indonesia gained about 29 thousand km², mostly from Portugal.

## Battles 1980 - 1988

- 1980: Khorramshahr (Iraq-Iran War), won by Iraq
- 1980: Abadan (Iraq-Iran War)
- 1981: Abadan (Iraq-Iran War), won by Iran
- 1982: Basra (Iran-Iraq War), won by Iraq
- 1982: Beirut (Lebanon Civil War), won by Israel
- 1982: Khorramshahr (Iraq-Iran War), won by Iran
- 1982: San Carlos, Falklands (Falklands War), won by United Kingdom
- 1984: Basra (Iraq-Iran War), won by Iraq
- 1985: Basra (Iran-Iraq War), won by Iraq
- 1986: Alfarrobeira (Portuguese War), won by Aflonso V
- 1986: Al Faw (Iraq-Iran War), won by Iran
- 1987: Basra (Iran-Iraq War), won by Iraq