International relations between Democratic Republic of the Congo and Afghanistan

Flag of democratic republic of the congo versus Flag of afghanistan


The relation between Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Democratic Republic of the Congo Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Kinshasa
Population 81 500 000
Land Area (sq km) 2 345 000
Main religion Christianity, Islam
Life Expectancy 60 years

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a country located in central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and has a population of approximately 87 million people. The DRC has a diverse population with more than 200 ethnic groups and over 700 languages spoken. The DRC has a long history of conflict and political instability, which has had a significant impact on the country and its people. From the late 19th century until the early 1960s, the DRC was a colony of Belgium, and it gained independence in 1960. Since independence, the DRC has experienced numerous coups, civil wars, and armed conflicts, which have caused widespread suffering and disrupted the country's political, economic, and social development. One of the major conflicts in the DRC was the Second Congo War (also known as the Great War of Africa or the African World War), which lasted from 1998 to 2003 and was one of the deadliest conflicts in African history. The war was fought between the government of President Laurent-Désiré Kabila and various rebel groups and involved several neighboring countries. The conflict resulted in the deaths of an estimated 5.4 million people and caused widespread displacement and suffering. In recent years, the DRC has experienced relative peace and stability, although there are still ongoing conflicts in some parts of the country, particularly in the eastern provinces. The DRC is rich in natural resources, including minerals such as copper, cobalt, diamonds, and coltan, but the country's economic development has been hindered by corruption, mismanagement, and a lack of infrastructure. The DRC is also facing significant challenges in terms of public health, including the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the eastern part of 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo's population is 2.09 bigger than the population of Afghanistan (population of Democratic Republic of the Congo: 81 500 000, population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346).

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's land area is 3.59 bigger than the land area of Afghanistan (land area (sq km) of Democratic Republic of the Congo: 2 345 000, land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864).

The position in the international influence ranking of Afghanistan is 58, while Democratic Republic of the Congo is situated 30 places below in the ranking (position 88).

Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries, while Democratic Republic of the Congo maintains contact with 24 countries.

Afghanistan maintains an excellent relation with 7 countries, while in the case of Democratic Republic of the Congo, this figure drops to 2.


Conflict Simulator: Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Afghanistan with a 65.1% probability.

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