International relations between Eritrea and Algeria

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The relation between Eritrea and Algeria 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 Eritrea

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Eritrea Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Asmara
Population 3 546 421
Land Area (sq km) 101 000
Main religion Islam, Christianity
Life Expectancy 65 years

Eritrea is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It shares borders with Ethiopia to the south, Sudan to the west, and Djibouti to the east. The country has a long and complex history, and has been affected by a number of political and social issues over the years. Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia in 1993 after a long and bloody struggle. However, the country has faced a number of challenges since independence, including economic difficulties, political repression, and human rights abuses. The government has been accused of widespread corruption, and there are concerns about the lack of freedom of speech and political dissent in the country. Eritrea has also been involved in a number of conflicts and disputes with its neighbors, particularly Ethiopia. The two countries fought a border war from 1998 to 2000, and tensions have continued to flare up periodically since then. Despite these challenges, Eritrea has made some progress in recent years in terms of economic development and improving relations with other countries. The country has a growing tourism industry, and there are efforts underway to improve infrastructure and increase foreign investment. However, much work remains to be done in order to address the many issues facing the country and ensure a stable and prosperous future for its people.

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 Algeria's population is 12.36 bigger than the population of Eritrea (population of Algeria: 43 851 044, population of Eritrea: 3 546 421).

The Algeria's land area is 23.58 bigger than the land area of Eritrea (land area (sq km) of Algeria: 2 381 741, land area (sq km) of Eritrea: 101 000).

The position in the international influence ranking of Algeria is 72, while Eritrea is situated 75 places below in the ranking (position 147).

Algeria maintains contact with 49 countries, while Eritrea maintains contact with 18 countries.

Algeria maintains an excellent relation with 3 countries, while in the case of Eritrea, this figure drops to 0.


Conflict Simulator: Eritrea vs Algeria


Solo scenario: Eritrea vs Algeria

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Algeria with a 79.8% probability.

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