International relations between Iraq and Albania

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The relation between Iraq and Albania 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 Iraq

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Iraq Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Baghdad
Population 40 222 493
Land Area (sq km) 437 367
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 70 years

Iraq is a country located in the Middle East, bordered by Kuwait to the southeast, Saudi Arabia to the south, Jordan to the southwest, Syria to the west, Turkey to the north, and Iran to the east. It has a long history dating back to ancient Mesopotamia, and has been an important center of civilization and trade for thousands of years. Since the early 20th century, Iraq has been embroiled in political turmoil and conflict. It was ruled by a monarchy until a military coup in 1958 overthrew the monarchy and established a republic. In the 1970s, Saddam Hussein came to power and ruled the country with an iron fist until his ouster in 2003 by a U.S.-led coalition during the Iraq War. Since then, Iraq has struggled to establish a stable and democratic government, and has faced numerous challenges including ongoing conflicts with various militant groups, economic instability, and political corruption. The country has a diverse population, with a mix of Arab, Kurdish, and Turkmen ethnicities, as well as a variety of religious sects, including Shia and Sunni Muslims, Christians, and Yazidis. Despite these challenges, Iraq has made some progress in recent years towards stability and reconstruction, and has significant oil reserves which have the potential to drive economic development in the country. However, it continues to face significant political and security challenges, and the situation remains volatile.

Profile summary of Albania

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Albania Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Tirana
Population 2 877 797
Land Area (sq km) 27 398
Main religion Islam, Christianity
Life Expectancy 77 years

Albania is a country located in southeastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. It is bordered by Kosovo to the northwest, Montenegro to the north, Serbia to the northeast, the Republic of North Macedonia to the east, and Greece to the south. Albania has a population of about 2.9 million people and the capital is Tirana. Albania has a long and complex history, with roots dating back to ancient Illyria. It has been conquered and ruled by various powers throughout its history, including the Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans, and Austro-Hungarians. It declared independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912, but was later occupied by fascist Italy during World War II. After the war, it became a communist state under the rule of Enver Hoxha and remained isolated from the rest of the world until the collapse of the communist regime in the early 1990s. Since then, Albania has made progress in transitioning to a market economy and integrating with the international community. It is a member of the United Nations and the Council of Europe, and has applied for membership in the European Union. However, the country still faces challenges, including corruption, organized crime, and high unemployment. It is also vulnerable to natural disasters, such as earthquakes and floods.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Iraq's population is 13.98 bigger than the population of Albania (population of Iraq: 40 222 493, population of Albania: 2 877 797).

The Iraq's land area is 15.96 bigger than the land area of Albania (land area (sq km) of Iraq: 437 367, land area (sq km) of Albania: 27 398).

The position in the international influence ranking of Iraq is 47, while Albania is situated 19 places below in the ranking (position 66).

Albania maintains contact with 49 countries, while Iraq maintains contact with 43 countries.

Albania maintains an excellent relation with 18 countries, while in the case of Iraq, this figure drops to 1.


Conflict Simulator: Iraq vs Albania


Solo scenario: Iraq vs Albania

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Iraq with a 57.4% probability.

Allies scenario: Team Iraq vs Team Albania

In a hypothetical conflict between Iraq and Albania, probably, Iraq won't has any partner.
Greece and Israel will participate helping Albania.

The map shows the allies of Iraq painted in yellow and the allies of Albania painted in blue.

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (in case that all mentioned allies participate), will be the team of Albania with a 87.5% probability.

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