Afghanistan
Afghanistan is a country in Asia. Its capital is Kabul, and it shares land borders with 6 countries.
- Capital
- Kabul
- Region
- Asia
- Area
- 641,242 km² Number 40 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 6 countries
What is the capital of Afghanistan?
The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul.
Which countries border Afghanistan?
Afghanistan shares land borders with 6 countries: China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Kabul |
|---|---|---|
 Pakistan | Islamabad | 369 km (230 mi) |
 Tajikistan | Dushanbe | 449 km (279 mi) |
 Uzbekistan | Tashkent | 753 km (468 mi) |
 Turkmenistan | Ashgabat | 1,039 km (646 mi) |
 Iran | Tehran | 1,620 km (1,007 mi) |
 China | Beijing | 4,177 km (2,595 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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