Afghanistan
A rugged, landlocked crossroads where the Hindu Kush mountains have funneled traders, empires and caravans between Central and South Asia for thousands of years.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Three vertical bands of black, red and green with the national emblem - a white mosque flanked by wheat sheaves, beneath the Shahada - centred on the red band. Black recalls a troubled past, red the blood shed for independence, and green hope and Islam. This internationally recognised flag is still widely flown; the Taliban administration instead uses a plain white flag bearing the Shahada.
Afghanistan FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Kabul |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 41,454,761 |
| Area | 652,230 km² |
| Population density | 64 /km² |
| Currency | Afghani (AFN) Afs |
| Official languages | Arabic, Balochi, Dari, Nuristani, Pamir, Pashayi, Pashto, Turkmen, Uzbek |
| Calling code | +93 |
| Internet TLD | .af |
| Time zone | UTC+04:30 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | AF / AFG |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- The mighty Hindu Kush mountain range runs through it, with peaks soaring above 7,000 metres.
- It sits on the ancient Silk Road, once a key link for trade between China, India and the Mediterranean.
- The Bamiyan Valley once held two of the tallest standing Buddha statues ever carved into a cliff.
- Its national sport is buzkashi, a wild horseback game played with a goat carcass instead of a ball.
Afghanistan FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Afghanistan?
The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul.
What is the population of Afghanistan?
Afghanistan has a population of about 41,454,761.
What currency does Afghanistan use?
Afghanistan uses the Afghani (AFN).
What languages are spoken in Afghanistan?
The official languages of Afghanistan are Arabic, Balochi, Dari, Nuristani, Pamir, Pashayi, Pashto, Turkmen, Uzbek.
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