Afghanistan

Maps and Statistics of Afghanistan

Afghanistan, a landlocked country in South Asia, is known for its mountainous terrain. It shares borders with Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and China. The capital city is Kabul. Afghanistan's history has been marked by a series of invasions, including Alexander the Great, the Mongols, and more recently, Soviet and U.S. forces. The country is ethnically diverse, primarily comprising Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, and Uzbeks, and is known for its rich cultural heritage and complex tribal systems.