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Afghanistan
Asia · Southern Asia
Overview
Afghanistan is located in Southern Asia within Asia, alongside 8 other countries in the same subregion.
With a population of 42.6M, Afghanistan ranks 36th of 196 countries in this dataset by population, with a population density of 65 people per km² (122nd of 196 by density).
Nearby countries in Southern Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India.
Identity
Capital
Kabul
Currency
Afghani
AFN
Official language
Uzbek, Turkmen, Arabic, Balochi
Continent / Region
Asia · Southern Asia
People
Population
42.6MWorld Bank 2024
Population density
65 / km²
Calculated: population ÷ land area
Economy
GDP (current US$)
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GDP per capita
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Geography
Land area
Trade
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