# World map in 2000

Source page: https://geographichistory.app/map/2000/

176 states share the map in 2000. The largest by mapped area are Russian Federation, United States of America and People's Republic of China.

Russian Federation is the largest state on the map in 2000, a position it has held since 1991 (before that: Union of Soviet Socialist Republics). The five largest states hold 40% 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 1991: 176 against 172.

## Largest states in 2000

| State | Mapped area (km²) | Provinces |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Federation | 16,390,000 | 165 |
| United States of America | 9,414,000 | 221 |
| People's Republic of China | 9,394,000 | 161 |
| Canada | 8,933,000 | 94 |
| Brazil | 8,582,000 | 83 |
| Australia | 7,713,000 | 37 |
| India | 3,165,000 | 126 |
| Kazakhstan | 2,918,000 | 36 |
| Argentina | 2,747,000 | 38 |
| Sudan | 2,521,000 | 25 |

## Changes since 1991

- On the map, Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan takes the place of Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (about 540 thousand km²).
- On the map, Cambodia takes the place of People's Republic of Kampuchea (about 190 thousand km²).
Other changes: 50 provinces changed hands.
- Mongolia gained about 1.4 million km², mostly from Mongolian People's Republic.
- Eritrea gained about 120 thousand km², mostly from Ethiopia.
- Islamic State of Afghanistan gained about 110 thousand km², mostly from Democratic Republic of Afghanistan.
- Serbia and Montenegro gained about 83 thousand km², mostly from Yugoslavia.

## Battles 2000

- 2000: Barentu (Eritrean War of Independence), won by Ethiopia
- 2000: Grozny (Second Chechen War), won by Russia