Afghanistan

Asia · Kabul

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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