International relations between Iran and Algeria

Flag of iran versus Flag of algeria


The relation between Iran and Algeria is BAD, with an overall score of 3.06 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are uncommon.

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Profile summary of Iran

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Iran Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Tehran
Population 83 992 949
Land Area (sq km) 1 531 595
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 77 years

Iran, officially known as the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a country located in Western Asia. It is bordered by Iraq to the west, Turkey and Armenia to the northwest, Azerbaijan to the north, Turkmenistan to the northeast, Afghanistan and Pakistan to the east, and the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman to the south. Iran has a population of around 83 million people and is the 18th most populous country in the world. It is also the second-largest country in the Middle East and the 17th largest in the world. Iran has a rich and complex history, with a civilization that dates back to ancient times. It has been ruled by various empires and dynasties over the centuries, including the Persian Empire, the Arab Caliphate, and the Ottoman Empire. In 1979, following the Islamic Revolution, Iran became an Islamic republic with a theocratic government led by Shia clergy. Geographically, Iran is divided into several regions, including the mountainous northwest, the central plateau, and the eastern region, which includes the vast desert region of Dasht-e Kavir. The country has a diverse mix of cultures, languages, and religions, with a majority of the population being Shia Muslims. Persian, also known as Farsi, is the official language of Iran. Iran has a mixed economy that is heavily dependent on oil exports, although the country has diversified its economy in recent years to include other industries such as manufacturing, services, and tourism. The country is rich in natural resources, including oil, natural gas, and minerals. Iran has a long-standing and contentious relationship with the United States, particularly due to its nuclear program and alleged involvement in terrorism. The country is also involved in regional conflicts, including the ongoing conflict in Syria and its support for militant groups in the Middle East. Iran's relationship with other countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates, is often strained.

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 Iran's population is 1.92 bigger than the population of Algeria (population of Iran: 83 992 949, population of Algeria: 43 851 044).

The Algeria's land area is 1.56 bigger than the land area of Iran (land area (sq km) of Algeria: 2 381 741, land area (sq km) of Iran: 1 531 595).

The position in the international influence ranking of Iran is 10, while Algeria is situated 62 places below in the ranking (position 72).

Iran maintains contact with 94 countries, while Algeria maintains contact with 49 countries.

Iran maintains an excellent relation with 15 countries, while in the case of Algeria, this figure drops to 3.


The relation between Iran and Algeria through the time

The relation between Iran and Algeria hasn't changed recently, and it remains at 3.1 .


Conflict Simulator: Iran vs Algeria

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


Solo scenario: Iran vs Algeria

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Iran with a 82.6% probability.

Allies scenario: Team Iran vs Team Algeria

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

The map shows the allies of Iran 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 Iran with a 87.2% probability.

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