International relations between Nigeria and Afghanistan

Flag of nigeria versus Flag of afghanistan


The relation between Nigeria 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 Nigeria

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Nigeria Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Abuja
Population 206 139 589
Land Area (sq km) 910 768
Main religion Islam, Christianity, indigenous beliefs
Life Expectancy 54 years

Nigeria is a country located in West Africa. It is the most populous country in Africa and is the world's 20th largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity. The country is rich in natural resources, including oil, natural gas, and minerals. It is also a major producer of agricultural products, including cocoa, rubber, and palm oil. Nigeria is a federal presidential representative democratic republic, with executive power exercised by the president. The country has a bicameral legislative system, consisting of a Senate and a House of Representatives. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. Nigeria has a diverse population, with more than 250 ethnic groups and over 500 languages spoken. The country has a long history of conflict and political instability, including military coups and civil unrest. In recent years, Nigeria has faced a number of challenges, including corruption, insecurity, and economic inequality. The country has also struggled with the spread of diseases such as HIV/AIDS and Ebola. Despite these challenges, Nigeria is an important regional power and has a significant role to play in international relations. It is a member of the African Union and the United Nations, and is actively involved in regional and international peacekeeping efforts.

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 Nigeria's population is 5.3 bigger than the population of Afghanistan (population of Nigeria: 206 139 589, population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346).

The Nigeria's land area is 1.4 bigger than the land area of Afghanistan (land area (sq km) of Nigeria: 910 768, land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864).

The position in the international influence ranking of Afghanistan is 58, while Nigeria is situated 22 places below in the ranking (position 80).

Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries, while Nigeria maintains contact with 34 countries.

Afghanistan maintains an excellent relation with 7 countries, while in the case of Nigeria, this figure drops to 3.


Conflict Simulator: Nigeria vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: Nigeria vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Afghanistan with a 60.7% probability.

Allies scenario: Team Nigeria vs Team Afghanistan

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

The map shows the allies of Nigeria 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 Nigeria with a 76.2% probability.

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