Flag of Afghanistan
Note:
This flag represents Afghanistan internationally in the United Nations, reflecting its recognition as the Islamic Republic despite the Taliban's rule since 2021.
Country information
Sovereign State | Yes |
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Country codes | AF, AFG (ISO 3166-1) |
Official name | Islamic Republic of Afghanistan |
Capital city | Kabul |
Continent | Asia |
Member of | United Nations, Collective Security Treaty Organization, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation |
Population | 32 225 560 (2019) |
Total area | 652 230 km2 |
Highest point | Noshaq (7 492 m, 24 580 ft) |
Lowest point | Amu Darya (258 m, 846 ft) |
GDP per capita | $ 521 (World Bank, 2018) |
Currency | Afghan afghani (؋, AFN) |
Calling code | +93 |
Internet TLD | .af |