International relations between Ethiopia and Afghanistan

Flag of ethiopia versus Flag of afghanistan


The relation between Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Ethiopia Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Addis Ababa
Population 114 963 588
Land Area (sq km) 1 000 000
Main religion Christianity, Islam
Life Expectancy 66 years

Ethiopia is a country located in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Eritrea to the north, Djibouti to the northeast, Somalia to the east, Kenya to the south, South Sudan to the west, and Sudan to the northwest. It is the second-most populous country in Africa and the 13th-most populous country in the world, with a population of over 115 million people. Ethiopia has a long and complex history, with a diverse mix of cultures and languages. It was once a major regional power and has a rich cultural heritage that includes its ancient civilization, the Axumite Kingdom, which was one of the four great powers of the ancient world. Today, Ethiopia is a federal parliamentary republic, with the capital city located in Addis Ababa. The country's economy is primarily based on agriculture, with coffee being its main export. Ethiopia is also home to a number of natural resources, including gold, oil, and natural gas. Ethiopia has faced a number of political challenges in recent years, including internal conflict and tensions with neighboring countries. In particular, relations with Eritrea have been strained due to a long-standing border dispute. In addition, the country has experienced periods of political unrest and human rights abuses, leading to criticism from international organizations and governments. However, the country has made some progress in recent years in terms of improving its human rights record and fostering economic growth.

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 Ethiopia's population is 2.95 bigger than the population of Afghanistan (population of Ethiopia: 114 963 588, population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346).

The Ethiopia's land area is 1.53 bigger than the land area of Afghanistan (land area (sq km) of Ethiopia: 1 000 000, land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864).

The position in the international influence ranking of Afghanistan is 58, while Ethiopia is situated 17 places below in the ranking (position 75).

Ethiopia maintains contact with 43 countries, while Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries.

Afghanistan maintains an excellent relation with 7 countries, while in the case of Ethiopia, this figure drops to 3.


Conflict Simulator: Ethiopia vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: Ethiopia vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Afghanistan with a 59.2% probability.

Allies scenario: Team Ethiopia vs Team Afghanistan

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

The map shows the allies of Ethiopia 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 95.2% probability.

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