International relations between Kenya and Algeria

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The relation between Kenya and Algeria is NEUTRAL, with an overall score of 5.46 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are rare.

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Profile summary of Kenya

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Kenya Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Nairobi
Population 53 771 296
Land Area (sq km) 569 140
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 67 years

Kenya is a country located in East Africa, on the equator. It shares borders with Somalia to the east, Ethiopia to the north, South Sudan to the northwest, Uganda to the west, and Tanzania to the south. The country has a population of about 52 million people and is the largest economy in East Africa. Kenya has a multi-party democracy and has held several successful elections since gaining independence from Britain in 1963. However, political tensions have occasionally erupted into violence, particularly around elections. The country has a diverse mix of ethnic groups, including the Kikuyu, Luhya, Luo, Kalenjin, Kamba, and Masai, among others. The official languages of Kenya are English and Swahili, and the majority of the population is Christian. Kenya has a mixed economy, with a large agricultural sector and a growing manufacturing and service sector. The country is known for its exports of tea, coffee, flowers, and textiles. It is also a regional hub for finance and telecommunications, and has a growing tourism industry. Kenya has faced a number of challenges, including corruption, limited access to education and healthcare, and environmental degradation. It has also been affected by regional conflicts and terrorism, particularly in the north and east of the country. Despite these challenges, Kenya has made significant progress in recent years and has ambitious development goals, including becoming a middle-income country by 2030.

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 Kenya's population is 1.23 bigger than the population of Algeria (population of Kenya: 53 771 296, population of Algeria: 43 851 044).

The Algeria's land area is 4.18 bigger than the land area of Kenya (land area (sq km) of Algeria: 2 381 741, land area (sq km) of Kenya: 569 140).

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

Kenya maintains contact with 88 countries, while Algeria maintains contact with 49 countries.

Algeria maintains an excellent relation with 3 countries, while in the case of Kenya, this figure drops to 2.


The relation between Kenya and Algeria through the time

The relation between Kenya and Algeria hasn't changed recently, and it remains at 5.5 .


Conflict Simulator: Kenya vs Algeria

Although the chances of a conflict between both countries are rare, because the relation between Kenya and Algeria is NEUTRAL. Let's suppose a hypothetical conflict occurs between both countries:


Solo scenario: Kenya vs Algeria

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Kenya with a 54.5% probability.

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