Latitude and Longitude |
34° 00' N, 66° 00' E |
Area |
652225 km2 |
Capital |
Kabul |
Time Zone |
UTC+4:30 |
Official Name |
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan |
Currency |
Afghani (AFA) |
Government |
Islamic Republic |
Legislature |
Bicameral |
Population |
32738376 |
Independence Date |
08/19/19 |
International Dialing Code |
93 |
ISO Code alpha-3 |
AF |
ISO Code alpha-2 |
AFG |
GDP per Capita (PPP) |
$800.00 |
Climate Type |
Arid and Semi-arid |
Major Language(s) |
Afghan Persian/Dari (official), Balochi, Pashai, Pashto (official), Turkmen, Uzbek |
Major Ethnic Groups |
Aimak, Baloch, Hazara, Pashtun, Tajik, Turkmen, Uzbek |
Major Religious Groups |
Muslim (Sunni, Shi'a) |
Administrative Divisions |
34 Provinces (velayat) |
Neighbouring Countries |
China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan |
Major Industries |
Mining, Textile, Food processing, Telecommunication, Timber products, Fertilizer, Cement, Carpets |
Natural Resources |
Barites, Coal, Copper, Iron ore, Lead, Oil, Natural gas, Zinc |
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