# World map in 1990

Source page: https://geographichistory.app/map/1990/

158 states share the map in 1990. 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 1990, 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 1989: 158 against 157.

## Largest states in 1990

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Union of Soviet Socialist Republics | 21,553,000 | 270 |
| 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 1989

- On the map, Myanmar takes the place of Burma (about 650 thousand km²).
- On the map, Germany takes the place of West Germany (about 250 thousand km²).
- On the map, Germany takes the place of East Germany (about 120 thousand km²).
Other changes: 15 provinces changed hands.
- Lithuania gained about 67 thousand km², mostly from Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
- Latvia gained about 62 thousand km², mostly from Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
- Estonia gained about 48 thousand km², mostly from Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

## Battles 1990

- 1990: Dekemhare (Eritrean War of Independence), won by Eritrean Rebels
- 1990: Kuwait (1st Gulf War), won by Iraq
- 1990: Massawa (Eritrean War of Independence), won by Eritrean Rebels
- 1990: Beirut (Civil War), won by Syria
- 1990: Asosa (Civil War), won by Oromo Rebels, Eritrea
- 1990: Iriba (Chad Civil Wars), won by Chadian Government
- 1990: Mogadishu (Somalian Civil War), won by Somali Rebels
- 1990: Ouaddai (Chad Civil Wars), won by Chadian Rebels