International relations between Canada and Afghanistan

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

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Profile summary of Canada

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Canada Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Ottawa
Population 37 742 154
Land Area (sq km) 9 985 000
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 82 years

Canada is a country located in North America, bordering the United States to the south and the Arctic Ocean to the north. It is the second-largest country in the world by land area, covering approximately 9.98 million square kilometers. The country is a federal parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II serving as its head of state. The country has a diverse population, with English and French as its official languages. The majority of the population is concentrated in urban areas, with the largest cities being Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Canada has a strong and stable economy, with a GDP that ranks among the highest in the world. The country is a major exporter of energy, minerals, and agricultural products, and it has a well-developed service sector. Canada is a member of a number of international organizations, including the United Nations, the G7, and the World Trade Organization. It is also a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and has strong diplomatic and economic ties with the United States. Overall, Canada is a peaceful and prosperous country that plays a significant role in international affairs and is known for its strong commitment to human rights and democratic values.

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 1.03 bigger than the population of Canada (population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346, population of Canada: 37 742 154).

The Canada's land area is 15.29 bigger than the land area of Afghanistan (land area (sq km) of Canada: 9 985 000, land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864).

The position in the international influence ranking of Canada is 12, while Afghanistan is situated 46 places below in the ranking (position 58).

Canada maintains contact with 113 countries, while Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries.

Canada maintains an excellent relation with 30 countries, while in the case of Afghanistan, this figure drops to 7.


The relation between Canada and Afghanistan through the time

The relation between Canada and Afghanistan has improved recently by 1.5 points, reaching an overall punctuation of 5.0 from a previous value of 3.5.


Conflict Simulator: Canada vs Afghanistan

Although the chances of a conflict between both countries are rare, because the relation between Canada and Afghanistan is NEUTRAL. Let's suppose a hypothetical conflict occurs between both countries:


Solo scenario: Canada vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Canada with a 76.6% probability.

Allies scenario: Team Canada vs Team Afghanistan

In a hypothetical conflict between Canada and Afghanistan, probably, Canada won't has any partner.
Iran will participate helping Afghanistan.

The map shows the allies of Canada painted in yellow and the allies of Afghanistan painted in blue.

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (in case that all mentioned allies participate), will be the team of Afghanistan with a 59.0% probability.

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