Afghanistan - Country Details

Basic Information

Capital

Kabul

Region

Asia / Southern Asia

Population

41,000,000

Area

652,864 km²

Currencies

Afghan afghani (؋)

Languages

Pashto, Dari

About country

Afghanistan is a landlocked country situated at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. Its history is marked by numerous invasions and conquests, earning it the moniker 'graveyard of empires'. The country's terrain is predominantly mountainous, with plains in the north and southwest, bisected by the Hindu Kush range. Afghanistan's population is incredibly diverse, comprising a variety of ethnic and linguistic groups. The economy is largely agricultural, facing significant challenges due to ongoing conflict and instability.