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Afghanistan — silhouette, capital and facts
Afghanistan is in Asia and its capital is Kabul. With about 41 million people and 652,230 km², it ranks 40th in area and 36th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Afghanistan, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Kabul
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 41 million
- Area
- 652,230 km²
- Language
- Pashto and Dari
- Currency
- Afghani
- Flag colors
- black, red, green, white
Borders
Afghanistan shares a land border with 6 countries: Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China.
Fun facts about Afghanistan
- The Buddhas of Bamiyan were carved into cliffs in the 6th century and stood until they were destroyed in 2001.
- The Wakhan Corridor is a narrow strip of Afghan land that stretches all the way to the Chinese border.
- Buzkashi, the national sport, is played on horseback, with riders fighting over the carcass of a goat or calf.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Afghanistan?
The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul.
Which continent is Afghanistan in?
Afghanistan is in Asia.
Which countries border Afghanistan?
Afghanistan shares a land border with 6 countries: Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Afghanistan?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Afghanistan is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Afghanistan?
The Buddhas of Bamiyan were carved into cliffs in the 6th century and stood until they were destroyed in 2001. The Wakhan Corridor is a narrow strip of Afghan land that stretches all the way to the Chinese border. Buzkashi, the national sport, is played on horseback, with riders fighting over the carcass of a goat or calf.
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Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Afghanistan. It is only an approximation.
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