International relations between Latvia and Afghanistan

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The relation between Latvia 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 Latvia

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Latvia Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Riga
Population 1 886 198
Land Area (sq km) 62 249
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 75 years

Latvia is a country located in northeastern Europe, on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. It is bordered by Estonia to the north, Russia to the east, Belarus to the southeast, and Poland and Lithuania to the south. With a population of about 2 million, it is one of the smaller countries in Europe. Latvia has a rich history and culture, with strong ties to its neighbors in the Baltic region. It has a parliamentary democracy and is a member of the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). In recent years, Latvia has faced a number of challenges, including a weak economy and high levels of corruption. However, it has made significant progress in addressing these issues, and its economy has grown steadily in recent years. In terms of foreign relations, Latvia has generally good relations with its neighbors and other European countries. However, it has had strained relations with Russia due to the Soviet occupation of Latvia during the 20th century, and there have been concerns about Russian interference in Latvian politics. Overall, Latvia is a small but important player in the European political landscape, and it continues to work towards strengthening its economy and democracy.

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 20.64 bigger than the population of Latvia (population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346, population of Latvia: 1 886 198).

The Afghanistan's land area is 10.49 bigger than the land area of Latvia (land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864, land area (sq km) of Latvia: 62 249).

The position in the international influence ranking of Afghanistan is 58, while Latvia is situated 45 places below in the ranking (position 103).

Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries, while Latvia maintains contact with 23 countries.

Latvia maintains an excellent relation with 14 countries, while in the case of Afghanistan, this figure drops to 7.


Conflict Simulator: Latvia vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: Latvia vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Afghanistan with a 73.2% probability.

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