Geography
Afghanistan is in Southern Asia, Asia. Its listed coordinates are 33, 65; it has China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.
Neighboring countries: China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Asia
Afghanistan
Afghanistan is a country in Southern Asia. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Kabul
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Southern Asia
- Population
- 43.8 million
- Area
- 652,230 km²
- Currency
- Afghan afghani (AFN)
- Official language
- Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
- Calling code
- +93
- Internet TLD
- .af
- Time zone
- UTC+04:30
Afghanistan map preview: 33.00, 65.00
People and Culture
Afghanistan uses Dari, Pashto, Turkmen in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Afghanistan varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Afghanistan is recorded with the official name Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Kabul
- Southern Asia cultural and historic sites
- Asia map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Kabul
- Time zone data: UTC+04:30
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Afghanistan is grouped under Asia.
- Afghanistan has a listed area of 652,230 km².
- Afghanistan is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Afghanistan
What is the capital of Afghanistan?
The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul.
What continent is Afghanistan in?
Afghanistan is in Asia.
What currency does Afghanistan use?
Afghanistan uses the Afghan afghani.
What language is spoken in Afghanistan?
Dari, Pashto, Turkmen is listed for Afghanistan in this database.