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Afghanistan's Information

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Land Area 652,230 km2
Total Area 652,230km2 (#40)
Population 33,332,025 (#40)
Population Density 51.10/km2
Government Type Presidential Islamic Republic
GDP (PPP) $64.08 Billion
GDP Per Capita $2,000
Currency Afghani (AFN)
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Afghanistan Flag:
Flag of Afghanistan

After the defeat of the Taliban, this Afghanistan flag is the latest one to fly over this long-embattled country.

It displays the Pan-Arab colors of red, green and black, with the coat of arms centered in the red band.

Larger Afghanistan flag

Afghanistan Coat of Arms:
Flag of Afghanistan

Afghanistan's coat of arms features a golden mosque ringed by sheaves of wheat. The Arabic inscription at the top reads, "There is no God but Allah and Muhammed is his messenger."

This page was last updated on July 10, 2020.

Afghanistan Trivia

Which Countries Have a Theocratic Government?

Some of the countries with a theocratic government include Yemen, Vatican City, Sudan, and Mauritania.

7 Countries With A Theocratic Government Today

What are the Major Ethnic Groups of Afghanistan?

Pashtun peoples are the largest ethnic group in the south of the country, while Tajiks and Uzbeks are concentrated along the norther borders, and the Hazara in the central highlands. Around 42% of the country's population is Pashtun.

The Ethnic Groups Of Afghanistan

Which Countries Border Afghanistan?

Afghanistan is a landlocked country that is bordered by Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, China, and Iran.

Which Countries Border Afghanistan?

What Languages Are Spoken In Afghanistan?

In the multilingual country of Afghanistan, Dari and Pashto are the official and most widely spoken languages. Uzbek, Balochi, Turkmen, Nuristani, Pashayi, etc., are some of the country’s regional languages.

What Languages Are Spoken In Afghanistan?

Which Continent is Afghanistan In?

Afghanistan is a landlocked country located within the continent of Asia.

What Continent Is Afghanistan In?

What is the Tallest Building in Afghanistan?

Noshaq is the highest peak in the Hindu Kush Range and the highest peak in Afghanistan with an elevation of 24,580 feet (7,492 meters).

The Tallest Mountains In Afghanistan

About the Author

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