International relations between Benin and Algeria

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The relation between Benin and Algeria is NEUTRAL, with an overall score of 5.0 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are extremely rare.

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Profile summary of Benin

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Benin Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Porto-Novo
Population 12 123 200
Land Area (sq km) 114 305
Main religion Indigenous beliefs, Christianity, Islam
Life Expectancy 60 years

Benin is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, Burkina Faso and Niger to the north, and Mali and Burkina Faso to the north. Benin has a population of about 11.5 million people and its official language is French. The country has a presidential representative democratic republic form of government, with the president serving as both the head of state and the head of government. The economy of Benin is primarily based on agriculture, with the majority of the population working in this sector. The main crops grown in Benin include cotton, corn, beans, yams, and cassava. Benin is also rich in natural resources, including limestone, marble, and oil. Benin has a long history of political instability, with numerous coups and attempted coups occurring over the years. However, the country has made progress in recent years in terms of improving its democratic institutions and strengthening the rule of law. Benin is a member of the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the West African Monetary Union (UEMOA).

Profile summary of Algeria

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Algeria Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Algiers
Population 43 851 044
Land Area (sq km) 2 381 741
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 76 years

Algeria is a country located in North Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Tunisia to the northeast, Libya to the east, Niger to the southeast, Mali and Mauritania to the southwest, and Morocco to the west. It is the largest country in Africa and the Arab world, and the tenth-largest in the world. Algeria has a long and complex history, having been ruled by various empires and powers throughout its history, including the Roman Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the French colonial empire. It gained independence from France in 1962, after a long and bloody struggle known as the Algerian War of Independence. Since independence, Algeria has been ruled by a series of authoritarian governments, and has faced several internal conflicts and political instability. However, it has also made significant economic and social progress, with a strong focus on education and the development of its natural resources, particularly oil and natural gas. Geopolitically, Algeria is an important player in the region, and is a member of the Arab League and the African Union. It has strong ties to its neighbors and other countries in the region, and is involved in regional efforts to promote stability and cooperation. It is also a major player in the global energy market, and is a key supplier of oil and natural gas to Europe and other parts of the world.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Algeria's population is 3.62 bigger than the population of Benin (population of Algeria: 43 851 044, population of Benin: 12 123 200).

The Algeria's land area is 20.84 bigger than the land area of Benin (land area (sq km) of Algeria: 2 381 741, land area (sq km) of Benin: 114 305).

The position in the international influence ranking of Algeria is 72, while Benin is situated 124 places below in the ranking (position 196).

Algeria maintains contact with 49 countries, while Benin maintains contact with 9 countries.

Algeria maintains an excellent relation with 3 countries, while in the case of Benin, this figure drops to 0.


Conflict Simulator: Benin vs Algeria


Solo scenario: Benin vs Algeria

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Algeria with a 90.4% probability.

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