Countries bordering Afghanistan

Afghanistan shares land borders with 6 countries. Located in Southern Asia, Afghanistan has a geographic position that connects it with several nations of the region. The bordering countries are: Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, China.

Bordering Countries

Region

Asia

Population

43.84M

Neighbors Population

1.79B

Complete list

Country	Capital	Population	Area	Region
Tajikistan	Dushanbe	10.50M	143,100 km²	Asia
Uzbekistan	Tashkent	37.86M	447,400 km²	Asia
Pakistan	Islamabad	241.50M	796,095 km²	Asia
Turkmenistan	Ashgabat	7.06M	488,100 km²	Asia
Iran	Tehran	85.96M	1,648,195 km²	Asia
China	Beijing	1.41B	9,706,961 km²	Asia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What countries border Afghanistan?

Afghanistan shares land borders with 6 countries: Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, China.

How many countries border Afghanistan?

Afghanistan has 6 neighboring countries that share a land border with it.

What region is Afghanistan in?

Afghanistan is located in Southern Asia.

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