International relations between Malawi and Angola

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The relation between Malawi and Angola 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 Angola

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Angola Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Luanda
Population 32 866 272
Land Area (sq km) 1 246 700
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 61 years

Angola is a country located in southern Africa. It is bordered by Namibia to the south, Zambia to the east, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north. The capital of Angola is Luanda. Angola has a long history of political instability and conflict. From 1975 to 2002, the country was embroiled in a civil war that killed an estimated 500,000 people and displaced millions. In 2002, a peace agreement was signed, bringing an end to the fighting and paving the way for the country's first democratic elections in more than 20 years. Since then, Angola has made significant progress in rebuilding its infrastructure and economy, which had been severely damaged by the war. The country is rich in natural resources, including oil and diamonds, and has become a major oil producer in Africa. However, despite its economic growth, Angola still faces challenges such as high poverty rates and a lack of access to education and healthcare for many of its citizens. In terms of international relations, Angola is a member of the African Union and the Southern African Development Community, and it has strong ties with other African countries as well as with China, Brazil, and Russia. The country has also played a role in regional peacekeeping efforts, including in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Sudan.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Angola's population is 1.72 bigger than the population of Malawi (population of Angola: 32 866 272, population of Malawi: 19 129 952).

The Angola's land area is 13.25 bigger than the land area of Malawi (land area (sq km) of Angola: 1 246 700, land area (sq km) of Malawi: 94 080).

The position in the international influence ranking of Angola is 91, while Malawi is situated 42 places below in the ranking (position 133).

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

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


Conflict Simulator: Malawi vs Angola


Solo scenario: Malawi vs Angola

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Angola with a 68.4% probability.

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