Afghanistan is a country in South Asia, Asia. Its capital is Kabul, with a population of approximately 40.1M and a total area of 652,230 km². The official languages are Dari / Pashto and the currency is the Afghani (؋).
Afghanistan covers an area of 652,230 km² with a population density of 55/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $14.6B ($364 per capita) and gained independence in 1919. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.
Afghanistan is home to ancient Silk Road cities and the world's oldest known oil paintings, found in Bamiyan caves. The country has never been fully conquered by a foreign power — earning the nickname 'Graveyard of Empires'.
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Afghanistan's stunning turquoise crater lakes — the country's first national park
UNESCO site where two ancient giant Buddha statues once stood carved into cliffsides
A 65-metre UNESCO World Heritage minaret standing alone in a remote mountain valley
The ancient bazaars and historic architecture of the capital's centuries-old core
The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul.
The official language(s) of Afghanistan are Dari / Pashto.
The population of Afghanistan is approximately 40.1M.
Afghanistan uses the Afghani (؋).
Afghanistan is located in Asia, in the South Asia region.
Afghanistan has a GDP of $14.6B, with a GDP per capita of $364.
The best time to visit Afghanistan is March–May, September–November. The climate is Arid continental, cold winters, hot summers.
Visa required for most nationalities
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