International relations between France and Algeria

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The relation between France and Algeria is BAD, with an overall score of 2.06 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are uncommon.

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Profile summary of France

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, France Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Paris
Population 65 273 511
Land Area (sq km) 640 427
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 82 years

France is a country located in Western Europe. It is the largest country in the European Union by land area, and it is the third-most populous country in the EU. France has a long and varied history, with a rich cultural heritage that has had a significant influence on the world. France is a unitary semi-presidential republic, with Paris as its capital. The French government is divided into three branches: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial. The president, currently Emmanuel Macron, is the head of state and is elected by direct universal suffrage. The prime minister, currently Jean Castex, is the head of government and is appointed by the president. France is a member of the United Nations, the European Union, and many other international organizations. It is a nuclear-weapon state and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, with veto power. France is also a leading member of the European Union and has played a prominent role in the development of the EU's common foreign and security policy. France has a diverse economy, with a range of industries including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, defense, pharmaceuticals, and tourism. It is the world's sixth-largest economy by nominal GDP, and it has a high-income economy. France is also a major player in the global wine industry, and it is the world's leading tourist destination, with over 90 million visitors per year. France has a number of overseas territories and dependencies, including French Guiana in South America, several islands in the Caribbean and the Pacific, and a number of territories in Africa. These territories have varying levels of autonomy and are an important part of France's global presence.

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 France's population is 1.49 bigger than the population of Algeria (population of France: 65 273 511, population of Algeria: 43 851 044).

The Algeria's land area is 3.72 bigger than the land area of France (land area (sq km) of Algeria: 2 381 741, land area (sq km) of France: 640 427).

The position in the international influence ranking of France is 9, while Algeria is situated 63 places below in the ranking (position 72).

France maintains contact with 129 countries, while Algeria maintains contact with 49 countries.

France maintains an excellent relation with 36 countries, while in the case of Algeria, this figure drops to 3.


The relation between France and Algeria through the time

The relation between France and Algeria hasn't changed recently, and it remains at 2.1 .


Conflict Simulator: France vs Algeria

The chances of a conflict between both countries are uncommon, because the relation between France and Algeria is BAD. Let's suppose a hypothetical conflict occurs between both countries:


Solo scenario: France vs Algeria

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be France with a 82.8% probability.

Allies scenario: Team France vs Team Algeria

In a hypothetical conflict between France and Algeria, probably, Greece will participate helping France.
Russia will participate helping Algeria.

The map shows the allies of France 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 Algeria with a 59.8% probability.

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