Afghanistan
South Asia
Afghanistan is a country in South Asia, home to 42.6 million people, with an area of 652,230 km². Its capital is Kabul.
- Capital
- Kabul
- Population
- 42.6 million
- Area
- 652,230 km²
- Region
- South Asia
- Density
- 65.3 / km²
- Status
- Sovereign state
Population: UN World Population Prospects, 2024 revision. Area: CIA World Factbook.
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Afghanistan at a glance
- Language
- Dari and Pashto are the official languages, with many other languages spoken throughout the country
- Currency
- Afghan afghani
- Religion
- Islam (over 99% of the population)
- National dish
- Kabuli pulao (a rice dish with lamb, carrots, and raisins)
- Climate
- Afghanistan has a continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters in most parts of the country. The mountainous regions can have colder temperatures and more snowfall.
- Main industries
- Agriculture (particularly opium production), mining (including natural gas, oil, and minerals such as lithium and rare earths), and textiles.
- GDP
- $20.8 billion (2020 estimate)
- Development
- Afghanistan is considered a low-income, least developed country with a human development index (HDI) ranking of 169 out of 189 countries (2020).
Afghanistan in pictures
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Afghanistan compared with its neighbours
How it sits against the other countries of South Asia.
| Country | Population | Area | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 42.6 million | 652,230 km² | Kabul |
 Nepal | 29.7 million | 147,181 km² | Kathmandu |
 Sri Lanka | 23.1 million | 65,610 km² | Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte |
 Bhutan | 790,000 | 38,394 km² | Thimphu |
Ranked 36th of 195 countries by population and 40th by area.
Questions about Afghanistan
What is the capital of Afghanistan?
The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul.
How many people live in Afghanistan?
About 42.6 million people. Ranked 36th of 195 countries by population and 40th by area.
How big is Afghanistan?
Afghanistan covers 652,230 km², in South Asia.
What language is spoken in Afghanistan?
Dari and Pashto are the official languages, with many other languages spoken throughout the country.
What currency is used in Afghanistan?
Afghan afghani.
Is Afghanistan a country?
Yes. Afghanistan is a sovereign state and is counted among the 195 countries this generator draws from.