Countries bordering Afghanistan

Afghanistan shares land borders with 6 countries. Located in Southern Asia, Afghanistan holds a strategic position in the heart of Asia. Its neighbors are: China, Pakistan, Iran, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan.

Bordering Countries

Region

Asia

Island

Neighboring countries list

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What countries border Afghanistan?

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

How many borders does Afghanistan have?

Afghanistan has 6 land borders.

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