Afghanistan Geography
About the size of the U.S. State of Texas, most of Afghanistan is a rugged, inhospitable mountainous landscape.
More than 50% of the total land area lies above 6,500 ft. (2,000 m). It all culminates in the high peaks of the Hindu Kush, where extensions of the Pamir Mountains, Karakorum Mountains and the Himalayas all come together.
Afghanistan's highest point is Mt. Nowshak which peaks at 24,446 ft. (7,485 m).
In the north a fertile plain fronts the Anu Dar'ya River. In the south, below the mountains, rolling desert and scattered salt flats cover the land.
Afghanistan is drained by numerous rivers; significant ones include the Amu Dar'ya, Hari, Helmand, and the Kabul - directly east of the capital city, flowing down into the Indus River in Pakistan.
In 2009 Afghanistan designated a portion of the Hindu Kush Mountains, known as Band-e Amir, their first national park. The park contains six deep blue lakes, Band-e Gholaman, Band-e Qambar, Band-e Haibat, Band-e Panir, Band-e Pudina and Band-e Zulfiqar, all of which are separated by natural dams.
Afghanistan's Information

Land Area | 652,230 km2 |
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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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