Afghanistan

Asia · Capital Kabul

Afghanistan is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Kabul. It has a population of around 37,172,386 people. The main language is Dari and the official currency is the Afghan afghani. Afghanistan is landlocked, sharing land borders with 6 countries.

Afghanistan is a country in Asia. Its capital is Kabul. It has a population of 37,172,386, bordering 6 countries. The official language is Dari. The official currency is the Afghan afghani.

Where is Afghanistan?

Afghanistan at a glance

Capital: Kabul
Population: 37.2M
Currency: Afghan afghani
Language: Dari
Continent: Asia
Coastline: Landlocked

The flag of Afghanistan

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Frequently asked questions about Afghanistan

What is the capital of Afghanistan?

The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul.

What continent is Afghanistan in?

Afghanistan is located in Asia.

What is the population of Afghanistan?

Afghanistan has a population of approximately 37,172,386 people.

What is the currency of Afghanistan?

The official currency of Afghanistan is the Afghan afghani.

What language is spoken in Afghanistan?

The main language spoken in Afghanistan is Dari.

What is the flag of Afghanistan?

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