This location map shows Afghanistan, a landlocked country in South-Central Asia. Marked in red, Afghanistan borders Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China. The map includes a latitude-longitude grid, a scale bar, and the national flag. Afghanistan's strategic location has shaped its history as a crossroads of trade and cultural exchange. With diverse landscapes ranging from the Hindu Kush mountains to arid deserts, Afghanistan is known for its rich cultural heritage, historic sites, and rugged terrain.
Category | Details |
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Continent | Asia |
Capital | Kabul |
Largest City | Kabul |
Official Languages | Pashto, Dari |
Area | 652,230 km² |
Population | Over 40 million (2024 estimate) |
Currency | Afghan Afghani (AFN) |
Time Zone | UTC +4:30 |
Climate | Arid to semi-arid, with cold winters and hot summers |
Borders | Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China |
Major Rivers | Amu Darya, Helmand, Kabul River |
Famous for | Rug weaving, historical sites, Hindu Kush mountains |
Independence | August 19, 1919 (from British influence) |