Afghanistan (officially Islamic Republic of Afghanistan) is an independent country located in Southern Asia, Asia. With a population of 43,844,000 people, it ranks #36 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 652,230 km² (#42 globally), with a population density of 67 people per km². The capital city is Kabul. The official languages are Dari, Pashto, Turkmen.
Key Facts
Population
43,844,000
#36 world ranking
Area
652,230 km²
#42 world ranking
Population Density
67/km²
Capital
Kabul
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC+04:30
Continent
Asia
Bordering Countries
6
neighboring countries
Languages
Currency
- Afghan afghani (؋)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (6)
China
Pakistan
Iran
Uzbekistan
Tajikistan
TurkmenistanCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Afghanistan?
The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul.
What is the population of Afghanistan?
Afghanistan has a population of 43,844,000 people, ranking #36 in the world by population.
How big is Afghanistan?
Afghanistan covers an area of 652,230 km², ranking #42 in the world by area. The population density is 67 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Afghanistan?
The official languages of Afghanistan are: Dari, Pashto, Turkmen.
What is the currency of Afghanistan?
The currency of Afghanistan is Afghan afghani (؋).
What countries border Afghanistan?
Afghanistan shares borders with 6 countries: China, Pakistan, Iran, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan.