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🇦🇫 Afghanistan Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Afghanistan is a country in South Asia, Asia. It covers a total area of 652,230 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 6 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Asia
geographical region
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Region
South Asia
sub-region
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Total Area
652,230 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
55/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+4:30
UTC offset
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Independence
1919
established
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Climate
Arid continental, cold winters, hot summers
general type

Location and Position

Afghanistan is situated in South Asia, within the broader continent of Asia. As a landlocked country, Afghanistan has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Afghanistan covers a total area of 652,230 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 40.1M across this area, the population density is 55/km². The capital city is Kabul.

Climate

The climate of Afghanistan is arid continental, cold winters, hot summers. The best time to visit is generally March–May, September–November, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Afghanistan

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Pakistan
Islamabad
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Iran
Tehran
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Turkmenistan
Ashgabat
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Uzbekistan
Tashkent
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Tajikistan
Dushanbe
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China
Beijing

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Afghanistan located?

Afghanistan is located in South Asia, Asia. The capital city is Kabul.

How large is Afghanistan?

Afghanistan has a total area of 652,230 km² with a population density of 55/km².

What countries border Afghanistan?

Afghanistan shares land borders with: Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China.

What is the climate of Afghanistan?

The climate of Afghanistan is Arid continental, cold winters, hot summers. The best time to visit is March–May, September–November.

What timezone is Afghanistan in?

Afghanistan observes UTC+4:30 timezone.

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