International relations between Burkina Faso and Afghanistan

Flag of burkina faso versus Flag of afghanistan


The relation between Burkina Faso and Afghanistan 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 Burkina Faso

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Burkina Faso Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Ouagadougou
Population 20 903 273
Land Area (sq km) 273 602
Main religion Indigenous beliefs, Islam, Christianity
Life Expectancy 60 years

Burkina Faso is a landlocked country located in West Africa. It shares borders with six countries: Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and Côte d'Ivoire to the southwest. The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou. Burkina Faso gained independence from France in 1960 and has a history of political instability and coups. The country has a presidential system of government, with the president serving as both the head of state and government. The economy of Burkina Faso is largely based on agriculture, with cotton, sorghum, and millet being the main crops. The country also has significant deposits of gold and other minerals, which have attracted foreign investment. However, Burkina Faso is one of the poorest countries in the world, and its economic development has been hindered by a lack of infrastructure and political instability. In recent years, Burkina Faso has faced a number of challenges, including terrorism and violence related to Islamic extremist groups in the country's north and east. The country has also experienced a series of coups and political unrest. In 2014, a popular uprising led to the ousting of President Blaise Compaoré, who had been in power for 27 years. Despite these challenges, Burkina Faso has a diverse and vibrant culture, with a rich tradition of music, dance, and craftsmanship. The country is home to a variety of ethnic groups, including the Mossi, who make up the largest group, and the Fulani, who are largely concentrated in the north and east. French is the official language of Burkina Faso, but many other languages are also spoken in the country.

Profile summary of Afghanistan

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Afghanistan Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Kabul
Population 38 928 346
Land Area (sq km) 652 864
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 65 years

Afghanistan is a country located in South and Central Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the south and east, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north, and China to the far northeast. The country has a complex history and has been a battleground for various powers throughout its history. In recent times, Afghanistan has been embroiled in conflict for several decades, starting with the Soviet invasion in 1979 and continuing with the civil war that followed. The country has also been a major theater of operations in the War on Terror, with the United States and other countries intervening in the country after the September 11th attacks in 2001. Since then, Afghanistan has seen significant political and social upheaval, including the rise and fall of the Taliban, the establishment of a new government, and ongoing violence and conflict with various militant groups. The country has also struggled with issues such as corruption, poverty, and a lack of infrastructure and development. Despite these challenges, Afghanistan has made some progress in recent years, including holding successful elections and making progress on issues such as women's rights and education. However, the country still faces many challenges and will likely continue to be a focus of international attention for the foreseeable future.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Afghanistan's population is 1.86 bigger than the population of Burkina Faso (population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346, population of Burkina Faso: 20 903 273).

The Afghanistan's land area is 2.39 bigger than the land area of Burkina Faso (land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864, land area (sq km) of Burkina Faso: 273 602).

The position in the international influence ranking of Afghanistan is 58, while Burkina Faso is situated 96 places below in the ranking (position 154).

Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries, while Burkina Faso maintains contact with 17 countries.

Afghanistan maintains an excellent relation with 7 countries, while in the case of Burkina Faso, this figure drops to 0.


Conflict Simulator: Burkina Faso vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: Burkina Faso vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Afghanistan with a 85.1% probability.

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