# World map in 1989

Source page: https://geographichistory.app/map/1989/

157 states share the map in 1989. 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 1989, 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 1980: 157 against 154.

## Largest states in 1989

| 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 1980

- On the map, Zimbabwe takes the place of Rhodesia (about 380 thousand km²).
Other changes: 9 provinces changed hands.
- Namibia gained about 830 thousand km², mostly from South Africa.
- Egypt gained about 52 thousand km², mostly from Israel.

## Battles 1989

- 1989: Panama (American Invasion of Panama), won by United States
- 1989: Inda Silase (Ethiopian Civil War), won by Tigrayan Rebels, Eritrea
- 1989: Jalalabad (Afghan Civil War), won by USSR, Afghanistan