International relations between Taiwan and Afghanistan

Flag of taiwan versus Flag of afghanistan


The relation between Taiwan 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 Taiwan

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Taiwan Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Taipei
Population 23 816 775
Land Area (sq km) 32 260
Main religion Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity
Life Expectancy 79 years

Taiwan is a small island nation located off the coast of southeastern China. It has a population of around 23 million people and is known for its strong economy and high living standards. Taiwan has a democratic government and is a major player in the global tech industry, with many major tech companies based in the country. Taiwan has a complex geopolitical situation due to its relationship with China. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has threatened to use military force to reunify the island with the mainland if necessary. However, Taiwan has its own government and has been effectively independent for many years. The United States and other countries have long supported Taiwan's independence and have provided military assistance to help defend the island. Taiwan's international status is also complicated by the fact that many countries, including the United States, do not formally recognize Taiwan as a sovereign nation due to pressure from China. This has led to Taiwan being excluded from some international organizations and facing diplomatic isolation in some cases. Despite these challenges, Taiwan has developed strong economic and cultural ties with countries around the world and has a significant global presence.

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 1.63 bigger than the population of Taiwan (population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346, population of Taiwan: 23 816 775).

The Afghanistan's land area is 20.24 bigger than the land area of Taiwan (land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864, land area (sq km) of Taiwan: 32 260).

The position in the international influence ranking of Taiwan is 23, while Afghanistan is situated 35 places below in the ranking (position 58).

Taiwan maintains contact with 73 countries, while Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries.

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


Conflict Simulator: Taiwan vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: Taiwan vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Taiwan with a 63.1% probability.

Allies scenario: Team Taiwan vs Team Afghanistan

In a hypothetical conflict between Taiwan and Afghanistan, probably, Taiwan won't has any partner.
China and Italy will participate helping Afghanistan.

The map shows the allies of Taiwan 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 85.7% probability.

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