International relations between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan

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The relation between Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Zimbabwe Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Harare
Population 14 862 924
Land Area (sq km) 386 847
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 62 years

Zimbabwe is a country located in southern Africa. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the west, Zambia to the north, and Mozambique to the east. The country has a population of about 14.5 million people, and the capital and largest city is Harare. Zimbabwe has a complex political history, with significant periods of colonialism, authoritarian rule, and economic instability. The country was colonized by the British in the late 19th century and became known as Rhodesia. It gained independence in 1980, and since then has been led by a series of governments, including the authoritarian regime of Robert Mugabe, who ruled from 1980 to 2017. Since independence, Zimbabwe has faced significant economic challenges, including high levels of inflation, a declining currency, and widespread poverty. The country has also experienced political turmoil, with frequent protests and human rights abuses. In recent years, the country has made efforts to improve its economic and political situation, including implementing economic reforms and holding democratic elections. However, challenges remain, including high levels of corruption, a deteriorating infrastructure, and ongoing human rights concerns.

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 2.62 bigger than the population of Zimbabwe (population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346, population of Zimbabwe: 14 862 924).

The Afghanistan's land area is 1.69 bigger than the land area of Zimbabwe (land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864, land area (sq km) of Zimbabwe: 386 847).

The position in the international influence ranking of Afghanistan is 58, while Zimbabwe is situated 56 places below in the ranking (position 114).

Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries, while Zimbabwe maintains contact with 25 countries.

Afghanistan maintains an excellent relation with 7 countries, while in the case of Zimbabwe, this figure drops to 1.


Conflict Simulator: Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Afghanistan with a 75.7% probability.

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