International relations between Burundi and Afghanistan

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The relation between Burundi 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 Burundi

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Burundi Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Bujumbura
Population 11 890 784
Land Area (sq km) 25 680
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 50 years

Burundi is a landlocked country located in East Africa, bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west. It has a population of about 11 million people and is one of the poorest and least developed countries in the world. Burundi gained independence from Belgium in 1962, and since then it has experienced a number of civil wars and political conflicts. The most recent of these was the Burundian Civil War, which lasted from 1993 to 2005 and resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. In recent years, Burundi has faced political and economic challenges, including high levels of poverty and unemployment, limited access to education and healthcare, and ongoing political instability. The country has also struggled with issues related to human rights, including widespread corruption, abuse of power, and repression of political opposition. Despite these challenges, Burundi has made some progress in recent years, including improvements in economic growth and the implementation of a new constitution in 2018. However, the country remains one of the poorest and most fragile states in the world, and it continues to face significant challenges in the areas of governance, development, and stability.

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 3.27 bigger than the population of Burundi (population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346, population of Burundi: 11 890 784).

The Afghanistan's land area is 25.42 bigger than the land area of Burundi (land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864, land area (sq km) of Burundi: 25 680).

The position in the international influence ranking of Afghanistan is 58, while Burundi is situated 94 places below in the ranking (position 152).

Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries, while Burundi maintains contact with 13 countries.

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


Conflict Simulator: Burundi vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: Burundi vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Afghanistan with a 85.0% probability.

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