International relations between Saudi Arabia and Algeria

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The relation between Saudi Arabia and Algeria is NEUTRAL, with an overall score of 5.03 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are rare.

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Profile summary of Saudi Arabia

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Saudi Arabia Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Riyadh
Population 34 813 871
Land Area (sq km) 2 149 690
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 75 years

Saudi Arabia is a country located in the Middle East, and is the largest Arab state in Western Asia by land area. It is bordered by Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen. Saudi Arabia is a key player in the region, and has significant influence over the Arab and Muslim worlds. The country is a monarchy, with the Al Saud family ruling over the government. The current ruling king is King Salman, who has been in power since 2015. Saudi Arabia is a major exporter of oil, and is one of the world's largest producers of crude oil and natural gas. The country's economy is heavily reliant on the oil industry, and it is a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Saudi Arabia is also an important ally of the United States, and the two countries have a long-standing strategic partnership. The US has provided military and economic assistance to Saudi Arabia, and the two countries have a shared interest in ensuring the stability of the Middle East. Saudi Arabia is known for its strict adherence to the Wahhabi interpretation of Islam, and the country has been criticized for its treatment of women and minorities, as well as its human rights record. The country is also involved in ongoing conflicts in the region, including the civil war in Yemen.

Profile summary of Algeria

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Algeria Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Algiers
Population 43 851 044
Land Area (sq km) 2 381 741
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 76 years

Algeria is a country located in North Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Tunisia to the northeast, Libya to the east, Niger to the southeast, Mali and Mauritania to the southwest, and Morocco to the west. It is the largest country in Africa and the Arab world, and the tenth-largest in the world. Algeria has a long and complex history, having been ruled by various empires and powers throughout its history, including the Roman Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and the French colonial empire. It gained independence from France in 1962, after a long and bloody struggle known as the Algerian War of Independence. Since independence, Algeria has been ruled by a series of authoritarian governments, and has faced several internal conflicts and political instability. However, it has also made significant economic and social progress, with a strong focus on education and the development of its natural resources, particularly oil and natural gas. Geopolitically, Algeria is an important player in the region, and is a member of the Arab League and the African Union. It has strong ties to its neighbors and other countries in the region, and is involved in regional efforts to promote stability and cooperation. It is also a major player in the global energy market, and is a key supplier of oil and natural gas to Europe and other parts of the world.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Algeria's population is 1.26 bigger than the population of Saudi Arabia (population of Algeria: 43 851 044, population of Saudi Arabia: 34 813 871).

The Algeria's land area is 1.11 bigger than the land area of Saudi Arabia (land area (sq km) of Algeria: 2 381 741, land area (sq km) of Saudi Arabia: 2 149 690).

The position in the international influence ranking of Saudi Arabia is 27, while Algeria is situated 45 places below in the ranking (position 72).

Saudi Arabia maintains contact with 69 countries, while Algeria maintains contact with 49 countries.

Saudi Arabia maintains an excellent relation with 6 countries, while in the case of Algeria, this figure drops to 3.


The relation between Saudi Arabia and Algeria through the time

The relation between Saudi Arabia and Algeria hasn't changed recently, and it remains at 5.0 .


Conflict Simulator: Saudi Arabia vs Algeria

Although the chances of a conflict between both countries are rare, because the relation between Saudi Arabia and Algeria is NEUTRAL. Let's suppose a hypothetical conflict occurs between both countries:


Solo scenario: Saudi Arabia vs Algeria

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Saudi Arabia with a 67.2% probability.

Allies scenario: Team Saudi Arabia vs Team Algeria

In a hypothetical conflict between Saudi Arabia and Algeria, probably, France will participate helping Saudi Arabia.
Any country will participate helping Algeria.

The map shows the allies of Saudi Arabia painted in yellow and the allies of Algeria painted in blue.

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (in case that all mentioned allies participate), will be the team of Saudi Arabia with a 87.3% probability.

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