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Afghanistan: capital, population, borders and facts
Afghanistan is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Kabul. Roughly 42 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Afghanistan shares a land border with 6 countries: China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. It is landlocked, which means it has no coastline on an ocean. The national flag uses black, red, green and white.
| Capital city | Kabul |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population (approx.) | 42 million |
| Land neighbours | 6: China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan |
| Coastline | None. It is landlocked. |
| Flag colours | black, red, green, white |
Outline of Afghanistan
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Afghanistan?
The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul.
What is the population of Afghanistan?
Afghanistan has roughly 42 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Afghanistan?
Afghanistan borders China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
Is Afghanistan landlocked?
Yes, Afghanistan is landlocked.
Travel basics for Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and F and emergency number ambulance 112. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Afghanistan travel basics page.
Put what you know about Afghanistan to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Afghanistan is Kabul. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Afghanistan flag uses black, red, green and white. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Afghanistan has 6 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 42 million people, Afghanistan is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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