International relations between Colombia and Afghanistan

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The relation between Colombia and Afghanistan is NEUTRAL, with an overall score of 5.92 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are rare.

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Profile summary of Colombia

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Colombia Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Bogota
Population 50 882 891
Land Area (sq km) 1 038 700
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 76 years

Colombia is a country located in South America, bordered by Panama, Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru. It has a population of around 50 million people and its capital is Bogotá. The official language is Spanish. Colombia has a diverse economy, with a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, and service sectors. It is known for its production of coffee, flowers, and oil, and is also home to a growing technology industry. The country has a long history of political instability and violence, with various armed conflicts taking place over the years, including a long-running insurgency by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). However, in recent years, the government has made progress in negotiating peace agreements with armed groups and crime rates have decreased. Colombia is a member of the United Nations and the Organization of American States, and is actively involved in regional and international organizations. It has close ties to the United States, and is a major recipient of U.S. foreign aid.

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 Colombia's population is 1.31 bigger than the population of Afghanistan (population of Colombia: 50 882 891, population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346).

The Colombia's land area is 1.59 bigger than the land area of Afghanistan (land area (sq km) of Colombia: 1 038 700, land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864).

The position in the international influence ranking of Colombia is 42, while Afghanistan is situated 16 places below in the ranking (position 58).

Colombia maintains contact with 71 countries, while Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries.

Colombia maintains an excellent relation with 8 countries, while in the case of Afghanistan, this figure drops to 7.


Conflict Simulator: Colombia vs Afghanistan

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


Solo scenario: Colombia vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Colombia with a 55.9% probability.

Allies scenario: Team Colombia vs Team Afghanistan

In a hypothetical conflict between Colombia and Afghanistan, probably, Colombia won't has any partner.
United States will participate helping Afghanistan.

The map shows the allies of Colombia 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 91.5% probability.

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