International relations between Iraq and Algeria

Flag of iraq versus Flag of algeria


The relation between Iraq 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 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 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 1.09 bigger than the population of Iraq (population of Algeria: 43 851 044, population of Iraq: 40 222 493).

The Algeria's land area is 5.45 bigger than the land area of Iraq (land area (sq km) of Algeria: 2 381 741, land area (sq km) of Iraq: 437 367).

The position in the international influence ranking of Iraq is 47, while Algeria is situated 25 places below in the ranking (position 72).

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

Algeria maintains an excellent relation with 3 countries, while in the case of Iraq, this figure drops to 1.


Conflict Simulator: Iraq vs Algeria


Solo scenario: Iraq vs Algeria

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Iraq with a 59.5% probability.

Allies scenario: Team Iraq vs Team Algeria

In a hypothetical conflict between Iraq and Algeria, probably, France will participate helping Iraq.
Any country will participate helping Algeria.

The map shows the allies of Iraq 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 Iraq with a 86.3% probability.

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