International relations between Vanuatu and Afghanistan

Flag of vanuatu versus Flag of afghanistan


The relation between Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Vanuatu Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Port-Vila
Population 307 145
Land Area (sq km) 12 189
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 72 years

Vanuatu is a small island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Australia. It is an archipelago comprising about 80 islands, with a total land area of about 12,189 square kilometers. The country has a population of about 300,000 people, most of whom are Melanesian. The official languages are Bislama, English, and French. Vanuatu gained independence from Britain and France in 1980, and is now a sovereign nation. The country is a parliamentary democracy with a president as the head of state and a prime minister as the head of government. The capital of Vanuatu is Port Vila, which is located on the island of Efate. Vanuatu's economy is largely based on agriculture, with the main exports being copra (dried coconut meat), beef, cocoa, and timber. Tourism is also an important sector of the economy, with many visitors coming to the country to enjoy its natural beauty, including its beaches and diving sites. Vanuatu is a member of the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and the Commonwealth of Nations. It is also a member of the Melanesian Spearhead Group, a regional organization of Melanesian countries in the Pacific.

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 126.74 bigger than the population of Vanuatu (population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346, population of Vanuatu: 307 145).

The Afghanistan's land area is 53.56 bigger than the land area of Vanuatu (land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864, land area (sq km) of Vanuatu: 12 189).

The position in the international influence ranking of Afghanistan is 58, while Vanuatu is situated 122 places below in the ranking (position 180).

Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries, while Vanuatu maintains contact with 6 countries.

Afghanistan maintains an excellent relation with 7 countries, while in the case of Vanuatu, this figure drops to 2.


Conflict Simulator: Vanuatu vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: Vanuatu vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Afghanistan with a 90.4% probability.

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