International relations between Egypt and Algeria

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The relation between Egypt and Algeria is GOOD, with an overall score of 6.3 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are very rare.

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Profile summary of Egypt

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Egypt Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Cairo
Population 102 334 404
Land Area (sq km) 995 450
Main religion Islam, Christianity
Life Expectancy 75 years

Egypt is a country located in North Africa, along the Mediterranean Sea, and is bordered by Libya to the west, Sudan to the south, and the Gaza Strip and Israel to the east. It is a transcontinental country, with the Sinai Peninsula in Asia and the majority of the country in Africa. Egypt has a long and rich history, and it is considered a key player in the Middle East and North Africa region. Politically, Egypt is a presidential republic with a multiparty system. The President of Egypt is the head of state and government, and is elected by popular vote. The current President is Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who has held office since 2014. The Parliament of Egypt is composed of two houses: the House of Representatives and the Shura Council. The House of Representatives is the lower house and is responsible for passing legislation, while the Shura Council is the upper house and serves as an advisory body. Egypt has a diverse economy, with a mix of agriculture, industry, and services sectors. The country is a major producer of cotton and food crops, and it also has a significant manufacturing sector, particularly in the areas of textiles, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Tourism is also an important contributor to the economy, with the country's rich history and ancient landmarks attracting millions of visitors each year. Geopolitically, Egypt plays a central role in the Arab world and has close ties to other countries in the region. It is a member of the Arab League and the African Union, and it has strong relationships with many of its neighbors, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan. Egypt is also a key player in regional conflicts and has played a role in efforts to broker peace in the Middle East.

Profile summary of Algeria

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Algeria Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Algiers
Population 43 851 044
Land Area (sq km) 2 381 741
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 76 years

Algeria is a country located in North Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Tunisia to the northeast, Libya to the east, Niger to the southeast, Mali and Mauritania to the southwest, and Morocco to the west. It is the largest country in Africa and the Arab world, and the tenth-largest in the world. Algeria has a long and complex history, having been ruled by various empires and powers throughout its history, including the Roman Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the French colonial empire. It gained independence from France in 1962, after a long and bloody struggle known as the Algerian War of Independence. Since independence, Algeria has been ruled by a series of authoritarian governments, and has faced several internal conflicts and political instability. However, it has also made significant economic and social progress, with a strong focus on education and the development of its natural resources, particularly oil and natural gas. Geopolitically, Algeria is an important player in the region, and is a member of the Arab League and the African Union. It has strong ties to its neighbors and other countries in the region, and is involved in regional efforts to promote stability and cooperation. It is also a major player in the global energy market, and is a key supplier of oil and natural gas to Europe and other parts of the world.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Egypt's population is 2.33 bigger than the population of Algeria (population of Egypt: 102 334 404, population of Algeria: 43 851 044).

The Algeria's land area is 2.39 bigger than the land area of Egypt (land area (sq km) of Algeria: 2 381 741, land area (sq km) of Egypt: 995 450).

The position in the international influence ranking of Egypt is 39, while Algeria is situated 33 places below in the ranking (position 72).

Egypt maintains contact with 65 countries, while Algeria maintains contact with 49 countries.

Egypt maintains an excellent relation with 9 countries, while in the case of Algeria, this figure drops to 3.


The relation between Egypt and Algeria through the time

The relation between Egypt and Algeria hasn't changed recently, and it remains at 6.3 .


Conflict Simulator: Egypt vs Algeria

Although the chances of a conflict between both countries are very rare, because the relation between Egypt and Algeria is GOOD. Let's suppose a hypothetical conflict occurs between both countries:


Solo scenario: Egypt vs Algeria

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Egypt with a 63.5% probability.

Allies scenario: Team Egypt vs Team Algeria

In a hypothetical conflict between Egypt and Algeria, probably, France and Greece will participate helping Egypt.
Any country will participate helping Algeria.

The map shows the allies of Egypt painted in yellow and the allies of Algeria painted in blue.

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (in case that all mentioned allies participate), will be the team of Egypt with a 89.6% probability.

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