Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
"A landlocked Central Asian country with rugged mountains, ancient trade routes, and a rich cultural tapestry."
Overview
Key information and facts
Government type
Presidential Islamic Republic
Capital City
Kabul
Official Languages
Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
Population
41.45M
Total Area
652.23K km²
Population Density
63.56 people per km²
Currency
Afghan afghani
Week Start
monday
Driving Side
right
Society
Key social and demographic indicators
Population+2.1%
Life Expectancy
Urban Population
Fertility Rate
Internet Users
Economy
Economic and financial indicators
GDP+2.7%
GDP per Capita
Inflation
Unemployment Rate
Frequently Asked Questions About Afghanistan
What is the capital of Afghanistan?
Afghanistan's capital city is Kabul.
What is the population of Afghanistan?
As of 2023, the estimated population of Afghanistan is approximately 41.45M people. This makes it the 36th most populous country out of 193 states.
How large is Afghanistan?
Afghanistan spans a total area of approximately 652,230 square kilometers (251,827.31 square miles).
Which continent is Afghanistan in?
Afghanistan is located in Asia, specifically within the Southern Asia subregion.
What is the GDP of Afghanistan?
According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Afghanistan is approximately $17.23B USD. This ranks Afghanistan as the 129th largest economy out of 192 sovereign states worldwide.