International relations between Burkina Faso and Angola

Flag of burkina faso versus Flag of angola


The relation between Burkina Faso and Angola 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 Angola

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Angola Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Luanda
Population 32 866 272
Land Area (sq km) 1 246 700
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 61 years

Angola is a country located in southern Africa. It is bordered by Namibia to the south, Zambia to the east, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north. The capital of Angola is Luanda. Angola has a long history of political instability and conflict. From 1975 to 2002, the country was embroiled in a civil war that killed an estimated 500,000 people and displaced millions. In 2002, a peace agreement was signed, bringing an end to the fighting and paving the way for the country's first democratic elections in more than 20 years. Since then, Angola has made significant progress in rebuilding its infrastructure and economy, which had been severely damaged by the war. The country is rich in natural resources, including oil and diamonds, and has become a major oil producer in Africa. However, despite its economic growth, Angola still faces challenges such as high poverty rates and a lack of access to education and healthcare for many of its citizens. In terms of international relations, Angola is a member of the African Union and the Southern African Development Community, and it has strong ties with other African countries as well as with China, Brazil, and Russia. The country has also played a role in regional peacekeeping efforts, including in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Sudan.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Angola's population is 1.57 bigger than the population of Burkina Faso (population of Angola: 32 866 272, population of Burkina Faso: 20 903 273).

The Angola's land area is 4.56 bigger than the land area of Burkina Faso (land area (sq km) of Angola: 1 246 700, land area (sq km) of Burkina Faso: 273 602).

The position in the international influence ranking of Angola is 91, while Burkina Faso is situated 63 places below in the ranking (position 154).

Angola maintains contact with 33 countries, while Burkina Faso maintains contact with 17 countries.

Angola maintains an excellent relation with 2 countries, while in the case of Burkina Faso, this figure drops to 0.


Conflict Simulator: Burkina Faso vs Angola


Solo scenario: Burkina Faso vs Angola

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Angola with a 74.1% probability.

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