International relations between Senegal and Algeria

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The relation between Senegal and Algeria 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 Senegal

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Senegal Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Dakar
Population 16 743 927
Land Area (sq km) 192 530
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 68 years

Senegal is a country located on the west coast of Africa. It is bordered by Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, Guinea to the southeast, and Guinea-Bissau to the southwest. Senegal is a democratic, secular, and predominantly Muslim country, with a population of about 16 million people. The official language is French, although many people also speak Wolof, the country's most widely spoken language. Senegal has a long history of political stability, and has held regular democratic elections since the early 1990s. The current president is Macky Sall, who was elected in 2012 and re-elected in 2019. Sall's government has focused on economic development, infrastructure improvements, and reducing corruption. Senegal has a mixed economy, with agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing playing important roles. The country is a major producer of peanuts, and exports a variety of other agricultural products, including fish, cotton, and dairy products. Tourism is also a significant contributor to the economy, with visitors attracted by the country's sandy beaches, wildlife reserves, and cultural attractions. Senegal is a member of the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and has strong relations with other countries in the region. It is also a member of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, and has received significant foreign aid from these organizations and other international partners.

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 2.62 bigger than the population of Senegal (population of Algeria: 43 851 044, population of Senegal: 16 743 927).

The Algeria's land area is 12.37 bigger than the land area of Senegal (land area (sq km) of Algeria: 2 381 741, land area (sq km) of Senegal: 192 530).

The position in the international influence ranking of Algeria is 72, while Senegal is situated 56 places below in the ranking (position 128).

Algeria maintains contact with 49 countries, while Senegal maintains contact with 19 countries.

Algeria maintains an excellent relation with 3 countries, while in the case of Senegal, this figure drops to 1.


Conflict Simulator: Senegal vs Algeria


Solo scenario: Senegal vs Algeria

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Algeria with a 76.1% probability.

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