International relations between Turkey and Albania

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The relation between Turkey and Albania is GOOD, with an overall score of 6.82 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are very rare.

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Profile summary of Turkey

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Turkey Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Ankara
Population 84 339 067
Land Area (sq km) 769 632
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 77 years

Turkey is a country located in the Eastern Mediterranean region, bordering the Black Sea to the north, Georgia and Armenia to the northeast, Iran to the east, Iraq and Syria to the southeast, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and Bulgaria and Greece to the west. It is a transcontinental country, with a small part in Europe and the majority of its territory in Asia. Turkey has a population of about 84 million people and the official language is Turkish. The country has a presidential system of government, with the president serving as both head of state and government. The current president is Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has been in power since 2003. Turkey is a member of the United Nations, the Council of Europe, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, among others. It is also a candidate for membership in the European Union. Turkey has a diverse economy, with a mix of modern industry, traditional agriculture, and a growing service sector. It is the world's 13th-largest economy by nominal GDP. The country is a major exporter of textiles, clothing, and automotive parts, and it is also a significant producer of agricultural products, including wheat, tobacco, and fruit. Turkey has a rich cultural heritage and is home to many ancient historical sites, such as the city of Istanbul, which was once the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. The country is also known for its cuisine, which includes dishes such as kebabs, baklava, and Turkish coffee.

Profile summary of Albania

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Albania Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Tirana
Population 2 877 797
Land Area (sq km) 27 398
Main religion Islam, Christianity
Life Expectancy 77 years

Albania is a country located in southeastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. It is bordered by Kosovo to the northwest, Montenegro to the north, Serbia to the northeast, the Republic of North Macedonia to the east, and Greece to the south. Albania has a population of about 2.9 million people and the capital is Tirana. Albania has a long and complex history, with roots dating back to ancient Illyria. It has been conquered and ruled by various powers throughout its history, including the Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans, and Austro-Hungarians. It declared independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912, but was later occupied by fascist Italy during World War II. After the war, it became a communist state under the rule of Enver Hoxha and remained isolated from the rest of the world until the collapse of the communist regime in the early 1990s. Since then, Albania has made progress in transitioning to a market economy and integrating with the international community. It is a member of the United Nations and the Council of Europe, and has applied for membership in the European Union. However, the country still faces challenges, including corruption, organized crime, and high unemployment. It is also vulnerable to natural disasters, such as earthquakes and floods.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Turkey's population is 29.31 bigger than the population of Albania (population of Turkey: 84 339 067, population of Albania: 2 877 797).

The Turkey's land area is 28.09 bigger than the land area of Albania (land area (sq km) of Turkey: 769 632, land area (sq km) of Albania: 27 398).

The position in the international influence ranking of Turkey is 7, while Albania is situated 59 places below in the ranking (position 66).

Turkey maintains contact with 182 countries, while Albania maintains contact with 49 countries.

Turkey maintains an excellent relation with 24 countries, while in the case of Albania, this figure drops to 18.


The relation between Turkey and Albania through the time

The relation between Turkey and Albania hasn't changed recently, and it remains at 6.8 .


Conflict Simulator: Turkey vs Albania

Although the chances of a conflict between both countries are very rare, because the relation between Turkey and Albania is GOOD. Let's suppose a hypothetical conflict occurs between both countries:


Solo scenario: Turkey vs Albania

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Turkey with a 83.9% probability.

Allies scenario: Team Turkey vs Team Albania

In a hypothetical conflict between Turkey and Albania, probably, Turkey won't has any partner.
Israel will participate helping Albania.

The map shows the allies of Turkey painted in yellow and the allies of Albania painted in blue.

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (in case that all mentioned allies participate), will be the team of Albania with a 59.2% probability.

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