International relations between Portugal and Afghanistan

Flag of portugal versus Flag of afghanistan


The relation between Portugal 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 Portugal

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Portugal Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Lisbon
Population 10 196 709
Land Area (sq km) 91 119
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 81 years

Portugal is a country located on the western coast of the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. It is the westernmost country of mainland Europe, and it is bordered by Spain to the east and north and by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south. Portugal has a population of about 10 million people and its capital is Lisbon. Portugal is a member of the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It is also a founding member of the Latin Union and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries. The country has a mixed economy that is heavily dependent on tourism and exports, including textiles, footwear, and agricultural products. In terms of international relations, Portugal has traditionally maintained strong ties with other countries in the European Union and has played an active role in regional and global organizations such as the United Nations. It also has close relationships with its former colonies, particularly in Africa and South America, and it is a member of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries, which promotes cooperation among Portuguese-speaking nations.

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 3.82 bigger than the population of Portugal (population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346, population of Portugal: 10 196 709).

The Afghanistan's land area is 7.16 bigger than the land area of Portugal (land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864, land area (sq km) of Portugal: 91 119).

The position in the international influence ranking of Portugal is 48, while Afghanistan is situated 10 places below in the ranking (position 58).

Portugal maintains contact with 56 countries, while Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries.

Portugal maintains an excellent relation with 21 countries, while in the case of Afghanistan, this figure drops to 7.


Conflict Simulator: Portugal vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: Portugal vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Portugal with a 52.9% probability.

Allies scenario: Team Portugal vs Team Afghanistan

In a hypothetical conflict between Portugal and Afghanistan, probably, Portugal won't has any partner.
India will participate helping Afghanistan.

The map shows the allies of Portugal 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 Afghanistan with a 86.3% probability.

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