International relations between Lesotho and Afghanistan

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The relation between Lesotho 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 Lesotho

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Lesotho Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Maseru
Population 2 142 249
Land Area (sq km) 30 355
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 55 years

Lesotho is a small, landlocked country located in southern Africa, surrounded by South Africa. It is a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarch, King Letsie III. The country has a population of around 2.2 million people, and the official language is Sesotho. The economy of Lesotho is primarily based on agriculture and livestock farming, as well as manufacturing and the export of goods such as clothing, textiles, and diamonds. Lesotho has a history of political instability and has faced challenges including poverty, HIV/AIDS, and drought. It has also faced challenges related to its reliance on South Africa for access to markets and economic opportunities. In recent years, the government has focused on economic diversification and infrastructure development in an effort to boost the economy and improve the standard of living for its citizens. Lesotho is a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), an organization that promotes economic cooperation and integration among its member countries. It also has strong ties with South Africa, with whom it has a number of economic, political, and cultural linkages.

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 18.17 bigger than the population of Lesotho (population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346, population of Lesotho: 2 142 249).

The Afghanistan's land area is 21.51 bigger than the land area of Lesotho (land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864, land area (sq km) of Lesotho: 30 355).

The position in the international influence ranking of Afghanistan is 58, while Lesotho is situated 127 places below in the ranking (position 185).

Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries, while Lesotho maintains contact with 9 countries.

Afghanistan maintains an excellent relation with 7 countries, while in the case of Lesotho, this figure drops to 0.


Conflict Simulator: Lesotho vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: Lesotho vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Afghanistan with a 90.9% probability.

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