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Afghanistan
Afghanistan is a landlocked country in Asia with a population of 38.9M and an area of 652,230 km². Its capital is Kabul, Dari is the official language, and it is a republic. Afghanistan shares borders with 6 countries.
Key facts
Continent
Asia
Capital
Kabul
Population
38.9M
Area
652,230 km²
Language
Dari
Religion
Islam
Government
Republic
Currency
Afghan Afghani
GDP/capita
$500
Independence
1919
Geography
Landlocked
Has desert
Mountains above 3,000 m
Mountains
Hindu Kush
Deserts
Registan Desert
Borders
Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China, Pakistan
History & Culture
Ottoman Empire
Silk Road
Economy & Resources
Agriculture
Wheat, Cotton
Minerals
Iron ore, Copper, Lithium, Gold
🎯 How to identify Afghanistan in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Afghanistan efficiently:
Is the country located in Asia ?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a coastline?
❌ No
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
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