International relations between Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan

Flag of kyrgyzstan versus Flag of afghanistan


The relation between Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan 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 Kyrgyzstan

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Kyrgyzstan Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Bishkek
Population 6 524 195
Land Area (sq km) 191 801
Main religion Islam, Christianity
Life Expectancy 71 years

Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked country located in Central Asia. It is bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tajikistan to the southwest, and China to the east. The country has a population of about 6.5 million people and the official language is Kyrgyz. The government of Kyrgyzstan is a presidential representative democratic republic, with the President serving as the head of state and government. The country has a multi-party system, with several political parties represented in the parliament. Kyrgyzstan has a diverse economy, with a mix of agriculture, industry, and services sectors. The main industries include mining, manufacturing, and agriculture, with the main agricultural products being cotton, tobacco, and grain. The country has significant deposits of gold, coal, and other minerals, and the mining industry is a major contributor to the economy. Kyrgyzstan has a complicated geopolitical situation due to its location in Central Asia, which has traditionally been a region of great power competition. The country has strong historical and cultural ties to Russia, and it is a member of the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union. However, it also has close relations with China, which is a major investor in the country. The United States and other Western countries also have a presence in Kyrgyzstan, primarily through development assistance programs. Overall, Kyrgyzstan faces a number of challenges, including poverty, corruption, and political instability. The country has experienced several revolutions and changes in government in recent years, and there have been ongoing protests and demonstrations related to issues such as corruption and economic inequality. Despite these challenges, Kyrgyzstan has made some progress in implementing democratic reforms and has a relatively vibrant civil society.

Profile summary of Afghanistan

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Afghanistan Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Kabul
Population 38 928 346
Land Area (sq km) 652 864
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 65 years

Afghanistan is a country located in South and Central Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the south and east, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north, and China to the far northeast. The country has a complex history and has been a battleground for various powers throughout its history. In recent times, Afghanistan has been embroiled in conflict for several decades, starting with the Soviet invasion in 1979 and continuing with the civil war that followed. The country has also been a major theater of operations in the War on Terror, with the United States and other countries intervening in the country after the September 11th attacks in 2001. Since then, Afghanistan has seen significant political and social upheaval, including the rise and fall of the Taliban, the establishment of a new government, and ongoing violence and conflict with various militant groups. The country has also struggled with issues such as corruption, poverty, and a lack of infrastructure and development. Despite these challenges, Afghanistan has made some progress in recent years, including holding successful elections and making progress on issues such as women's rights and education. However, the country still faces many challenges and will likely continue to be a focus of international attention for the foreseeable future.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Afghanistan's population is 5.97 bigger than the population of Kyrgyzstan (population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346, population of Kyrgyzstan: 6 524 195).

The Afghanistan's land area is 3.4 bigger than the land area of Kyrgyzstan (land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864, land area (sq km) of Kyrgyzstan: 191 801).

The position in the international influence ranking of Afghanistan is 58, while Kyrgyzstan is situated 77 places below in the ranking (position 135).

Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries, while Kyrgyzstan maintains contact with 20 countries.

Afghanistan maintains an excellent relation with 7 countries, while in the case of Kyrgyzstan, this figure drops to 4.


Conflict Simulator: Kyrgyzstan vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: Kyrgyzstan vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Afghanistan with a 81.3% probability.

Allies scenario: Team Kyrgyzstan vs Team Afghanistan

In a hypothetical conflict between Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan, probably, Pakistan will participate helping Kyrgyzstan.
Any country will participate helping Afghanistan.

The map shows the allies of Kyrgyzstan painted in yellow and the allies of Afghanistan painted in blue.

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (in case that all mentioned allies participate), will be the team of Kyrgyzstan with a 73.5% probability.

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