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
Calling Code
+93
Languages
Currency
- Afghan afghani (؋)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (6)
Countries bordering Afghanistan →
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.