International relations between North Macedonia and Afghanistan

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The relation between North Macedonia 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 North Macedonia

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, North Macedonia Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Skopje
Population 2 083 374
Land Area (sq km) 25 433
Main religion Christianity, Islam
Life Expectancy 75 years

North Macedonia is a country located in the Balkan region of Europe. It gained independence from Yugoslavia in 1991 and is a member of the United Nations and the Council of Europe. The country has a parliamentary democracy with a president as head of state and a prime minister as head of government. The capital of North Macedonia is Skopje. The official language is Macedonian, and the currency is the Macedonian denar. North Macedonia has a diverse population, with Albanians, Turks, Roma, and Serbs being among the largest minority groups. The country has a mix of Orthodox Christian, Muslim, and Catholic communities, and the majority of the population is Slavic. North Macedonia's economy is relatively small and is largely dependent on trade, agriculture, and manufacturing. The country has made efforts to attract foreign investment and has a free trade agreement with the European Union. North Macedonia's foreign policy is oriented towards integration into the European Union and NATO, and the country has made significant progress in this regard in recent years. The country has also sought to improve relations with its neighbors, including Kosovo and Albania.

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 18.69 bigger than the population of North Macedonia (population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346, population of North Macedonia: 2 083 374).

The Afghanistan's land area is 25.67 bigger than the land area of North Macedonia (land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864, land area (sq km) of North Macedonia: 25 433).

The position in the international influence ranking of Afghanistan is 58, while North Macedonia is situated 40 places below in the ranking (position 98).

Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries, while North Macedonia maintains contact with 29 countries.

North Macedonia maintains an excellent relation with 11 countries, while in the case of Afghanistan, this figure drops to 7.


Conflict Simulator: North Macedonia vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: North Macedonia vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Afghanistan with a 70.3% probability.

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