International relations between Zambia and Angola

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The relation between Zambia and Angola 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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Users believe the relationship is better, with a consensus of 100.0%.


Profile summary of Zambia

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Zambia Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Lusaka
Population 18 383 955
Land Area (sq km) 743 398
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 64 years

Zambia is a landlocked country located in southern Africa. It is bordered by Tanzania to the north, Malawi to the east, Mozambique to the southeast, Zimbabwe and Botswana to the south, Namibia to the southwest, and Angola to the west. The capital of Zambia is Lusaka. Zambia has a population of around 18 million people, and its official language is English. The country is known for its diverse cultural heritage, with over 73 different ethnic groups. The majority of the population is Christian, with a small minority of Muslims and Hindus. Zambia has a mixed economy that is heavily dependent on copper mining, which accounts for a significant portion of its exports. The country also has a large agricultural sector, with crops such as maize, tobacco, and cotton being among the main products. Politically, Zambia is a presidential representative democratic republic. The current president is Edgar Lungu, who has held the office since 2015. The country has a multi-party system, with the main political parties being the Patriotic Front, the United Party for National Development, and the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy. Zambia is a member of several international organizations, including the African Union, the United Nations, and the Commonwealth of Nations. The country has a long history of strong ties with other African nations, and it has played a role in regional peacekeeping efforts.

Profile summary of Angola

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Angola Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Luanda
Population 32 866 272
Land Area (sq km) 1 246 700
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 61 years

Angola is a country located in southern Africa. It is bordered by Namibia to the south, Zambia to the east, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north. The capital of Angola is Luanda. Angola has a long history of political instability and conflict. From 1975 to 2002, the country was embroiled in a civil war that killed an estimated 500,000 people and displaced millions. In 2002, a peace agreement was signed, bringing an end to the fighting and paving the way for the country's first democratic elections in more than 20 years. Since then, Angola has made significant progress in rebuilding its infrastructure and economy, which had been severely damaged by the war. The country is rich in natural resources, including oil and diamonds, and has become a major oil producer in Africa. However, despite its economic growth, Angola still faces challenges such as high poverty rates and a lack of access to education and healthcare for many of its citizens. In terms of international relations, Angola is a member of the African Union and the Southern African Development Community, and it has strong ties with other African countries as well as with China, Brazil, and Russia. The country has also played a role in regional peacekeeping efforts, including in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Sudan.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Angola's population is 1.79 bigger than the population of Zambia (population of Angola: 32 866 272, population of Zambia: 18 383 955).

The Angola's land area is 1.68 bigger than the land area of Zambia (land area (sq km) of Angola: 1 246 700, land area (sq km) of Zambia: 743 398).

The position in the international influence ranking of Angola is 91, while Zambia is situated 62 places below in the ranking (position 153).

Angola maintains contact with 34 countries, while Zambia maintains contact with 17 countries.

Angola maintains an excellent relation with 2 countries, while in the case of Zambia, this figure drops to 1.


Conflict Simulator: Zambia vs Angola


Solo scenario: Zambia vs Angola

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Angola with a 74.8% probability.

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