Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Afghanistan
AF Capital: Kabul 34.533° N, 69.166° E
Overview
Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and South Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the east and south, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan to the northwest, Uzbekistan to the north, Tajikistan to the northeast, and China to the northeast and east. Occupying 652,864 square kilometers (252,072 sq mi) of land, the country is predominantly mountainous with plains in the north and the southwest, which are separated by the Hindu Kush mountain range. Kabul is the country's capital and largest city. Afghanistan's population is estimated to be between 35 and 50 million.
Source: Wikipedia
Quick facts
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Southern Asia
- Capital
- Kabul
- Currency
- Afghan afghani (AFN, ؋)
- Languages
- Dari, Pashto, Turkmen
- Population
- 37,172,386
- Area
- 647,500 km²
- Calling code
- +93
- Time zones
- UTC+04:30
- Drives on the
- Right
- Internet domain
- .af
- People are called
- Afghan
Weather by month in Kabul
The warmest month is Jul with average highs of 33.8°C, and the coolest is Jan with average lows of -6.2°C. Most rain falls in Feb (about 101 mm).
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.9°C | -6.2°C | 73 mm | Cold |
| Feb | 6.1°C | -3.7°C | 101 mm | Cool |
| Mar | 13.4°C | 0.2°C | 69 mm | Mild |
| Apr | 22.4°C | 8.2°C | 13 mm | Warm |
| May | 28.8°C | 14.2°C | 6 mm | Hot |
| Jun | 32.5°C | 17.6°C | 2 mm | Hot |
| Jul | 33.8°C | 19.5°C | 1 mm | Hot |
| Aug | 33.2°C | 18.8°C | 0 mm | Hot |
| Sep | 29.6°C | 15.6°C | 0 mm | Hot |
| Oct | 21.9°C | 8.6°C | 8 mm | Warm |
| Nov | 16.1°C | 0.9°C | 0 mm | Mild |
| Dec | 10.3°C | 0.3°C | 47 mm | Cool |
Measured values for 2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com.
Important numbers
| International dialing code | +93 |
|---|
Popular apps
Everywhere
WhatsApp, Google Maps, Google Translate
Airlines & booking
Airlines based in Afghanistan
- Ariana Afghan AirlinesFG
- Kam AirRQ
- Safi Airlines4Q
Where to book flights and hotels
History
The history of Afghanistan covers the development of Afghanistan from ancient times to the establishment of the Emirate of Afghanistan in 1822 and Afghanistan in modern times. This history is largely shared with that of Central Asia, the Middle East, and northern parts of the Indian subcontinent.
Source: Wikipedia
Cities 61
- Ajrestan1
- Andkhoy1
- Bagram1
- Bamyan1
- Baraki Barak1
- Bum-e Shebar1
- Chaghcharan1
- Darwaz1
- Dehdadi1
- Erghail1
- Farah1
- Farah Rud1
- Fayzabad1
- Gardez1
- Ghazni2
- Golbahar1
- Guzara1
- Ishkashim1
- Jalalabad1
- Joghari1
- Kabul92
- Kandahar1
- Khoja-i-Ghar1
- Khost4
- Khwahan1
- Khwaja Ghar2
- Koran va Monjan1
- Kunduz1
- Kutub Khel1
- Lal1
- Lashkar Gah2
- Maymana1
- Mazar-i-Sharif1
- Mohammad Agha1
- Muqur1
- Nili1
- Orūzgān1
- Other locations1
- Panjab1
- Qala-i-Naw1
- Qalat1
- Qarghayi1
- Reg1
- Rigestan Desert1
- Rostaq1
- Samangan1
- Sardeh Band1
- Sharana1
- Sheberghan1
- Shindand1
- Shiveh1
- Skazar1
- Taleqan1
- Tarinkot1
- Taywarah1
- Tofangca1
- Urgun1
- Yakawlang2
- Yangi Qaleh1
- Yawan1
- Ziarat-e Amiran Saseb1
Airports 68
Universities 0
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