2000 (number)
2000 (number)
Two thousand (2000) is the natural number following 1999 and preceding 2001. It is a round number and a significant marker in many contexts.
Mathematical Properties:
- It is an even number.
- Its prime factorization is 24 * 53.
- It is divisible by 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 16, 20, 25, 40, 50, 80, 100, 125, 200, 250, 400, 500, 1000, and 2000.
- It can be expressed as the sum of two squares: 2000 = 202 + 402.
Cultural Significance:
- The year 2000 marked the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century and the 3rd millennium. This event was widely celebrated and often symbolized a new era.
- In many languages, "two thousand" is used as a significant benchmark or for symbolic representation of large quantities.
- It is a common milestone number in various domains, such as page views, followers, or sales figures.
- It can represent a large, but still conceivable, quantity in everyday contexts.
Common Uses:
- Denoting a quantity, e.g., "two thousand dollars" or "two thousand people."
- Representing the year 2000 in historical contexts.
- Used in various naming conventions and identifiers.