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Afghanistan

Asia

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Population

43,372,414

World Clock

10:18 UTC+4:30

Calling Code

+93

Currency
Capital City

Location

Geography

Total Area652,230 km²251,827 sq mi
Highest PointMapWeather7,485 m [24,557 ft]
Lowest PointMapWeather258 m [846 ft]
Largest CityMapWeatherPop. 5,500,000
Capital CityMapWeatherPop. 5,500,000

Economy

GDP$14.5 billion
GDP per Capita$350

Main exports

Afghanistan's leading export commodities and products.

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Main imports

Afghanistan's leading import commodities and products.

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Military

Active Troops150,000
Defence Spending$0.5 billion

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National Holidays

NawruzMarch 21

This marks the Persian New Year and the first day of spring. It is a traditional celebration of renewal and the beginning of the solar Hijri calendar.

Eid al-FitrVaries (Islamic lunar calendar)

Also known as the Festival of Breaking the Fast, this holiday marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. It is a significant religious celebration involving prayers, feasts, and charity.

Eid al-AdhaVaries (Islamic lunar calendar)

Known as the Festival of Sacrifice, this holiday honors the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. It coincides with the conclusion of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

Independence DayAugust 19

This date commemorates the 1919 signing of the Anglo-Afghan Treaty, which granted Afghanistan full independence from British influence. It is the country's national day and is marked by patriotic celebrations.

Prophet's BirthdayVaries (Islamic lunar calendar)

Known as Mawlid al-Nabi, this day celebrates the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It is observed through religious gatherings and community reflection.

Language

Official LanguagePashto
Helloسلام · Salam
Yesهو · Ho
Pleaseمهرباني وکړئ · Meharbani wakray
Noنه · Na
Thank youمننه · Manana

Counting to 10

1یو· yaw
2دوې· dwa
3درې· dre
4څلور· tsalur
5پنځه· puntsa
6شپږ· shpash
7اووه· auwa
8اته· ata
9نه· na
10لس· las
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