International relations between Djibouti and Afghanistan

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The relation between Djibouti 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 Djibouti

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Djibouti Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Djibouti
Population 988 000
Land Area (sq km) 23 180
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 63 years

Djibouti is a small country located in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Eritrea to the north, Ethiopia to the west and south, and Somalia to the southeast. It has a strategic location at the mouth of the Red Sea, near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which is a crucial shipping route connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean. Djibouti gained independence from France in 1977 and has since been ruled by President Ismail Omar Guelleh, who has been in power since 1999. The country has a presidential system of government and is a member of the African Union, the Arab League, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The economy of Djibouti is largely based on service industries, including port and transportation services, and the country has several military bases operated by foreign powers, including the United States, France, and China. In recent years, Djibouti has also been seeking to develop its tourism industry. Djibouti faces challenges such as political instability, poverty, and limited natural resources, but it has also made progress in areas such as healthcare and education. The country has been working to improve infrastructure and promote economic development, and it has made efforts to improve relations with its neighbors.

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 39.4 bigger than the population of Djibouti (population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346, population of Djibouti: 988 000).

The Afghanistan's land area is 28.16 bigger than the land area of Djibouti (land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864, land area (sq km) of Djibouti: 23 180).

The position in the international influence ranking of Afghanistan is 58, while Djibouti is situated 137 places below in the ranking (position 195).

Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries, while Djibouti maintains contact with 15 countries.

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


Conflict Simulator: Djibouti vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: Djibouti vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Afghanistan with a 92.2% probability.

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