International relations between Malawi and Afghanistan

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The relation between Malawi 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 Malawi

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Malawi Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Lilongwe
Population 19 129 952
Land Area (sq km) 94 080
Main religion Christianity, Islam
Life Expectancy 63 years

Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa. It is bordered by Zambia to the northwest, Tanzania to the northeast, and Mozambique to the west, south, and east. The country has a population of around 19 million people and its capital is Lilongwe. Malawi has a mixed economy, with agriculture being the main contributor to the country's GDP. The main crops grown in Malawi include tobacco, sugarcane, tea, and corn. The country is also rich in natural resources, including limestone, coal, and bauxite. Malawi has a history of political instability and has faced several challenges in its development. However, in recent years, the country has made progress in improving its economic and political stability. It is a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union (AU). Malawi has strong cultural ties to its neighbors and has a diverse population made up of various ethnic groups, including the Lomwe, Yao, Tumbuka, and Chewa. The official language of Malawi is English, but Chichewa is also widely spoken. The majority of the population practices Christianity, with a small minority practicing Islam.

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 2.03 bigger than the population of Malawi (population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346, population of Malawi: 19 129 952).

The Afghanistan's land area is 6.94 bigger than the land area of Malawi (land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864, land area (sq km) of Malawi: 94 080).

The position in the international influence ranking of Afghanistan is 58, while Malawi is situated 71 places below in the ranking (position 129).

Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries, while Malawi maintains contact with 21 countries.

Afghanistan maintains an excellent relation with 7 countries, while in the case of Malawi, this figure drops to 2.


Conflict Simulator: Malawi vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: Malawi vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Afghanistan with a 80.6% probability.

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