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Afghanistan Neighboring Countries

Afghanistan is located in Southern Asia (Asia), with its capital in Kabul. The official languages are Dari, Pashto, Turkmen. The currency is Afghan afghani.

What are the neighboring countries of Afghanistan? Afghanistan shares land borders with 6 countries. These Afghanistan neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Afghanistan at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Afghanistan neighboring countries are: China, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Pakistan and Tajikistan. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Afghanistan and its border countries. The map highlights Afghanistan in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Afghanistan

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Afghanistan?

Afghanistan shares land borders with 6 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Afghanistan?

The neighboring countries of Afghanistan are: China, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Pakistan and Tajikistan.

Which other countries in Asia have the same number of neighbors as Afghanistan?

Countries in Asia with 6 land borders: Iraq, India.

Which countries in Asia have more neighbors than Afghanistan?

Countries in Asia with more than 6 land borders: Turkey, China, Saudi Arabia, Iran.

Which countries in Asia have fewer neighbors than Afghanistan?

Countries in Asia with fewer than 6 land borders: Bhutan, Laos, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Turkmenistan, Lebanon, South Korea, Mongolia, and 33 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Afghanistan?

The capitals of countries bordering Afghanistan are:
  • China: Beijing
  • Turkmenistan: Ashgabat
  • Uzbekistan: Tashkent
  • Iran: Tehran
  • Pakistan: Islamabad
  • Tajikistan: Dushanbe

What are the country codes of Afghanistan's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Afghanistan's neighbors are:
  • China: CN (ISO 2) / CHN (ISO 3)
  • Turkmenistan: TM (ISO 2) / TKM (ISO 3)
  • Uzbekistan: UZ (ISO 2) / UZB (ISO 3)
  • Iran: IR (ISO 2) / IRN (ISO 3)
  • Pakistan: PK (ISO 2) / PAK (ISO 3)
  • Tajikistan: TJ (ISO 2) / TJK (ISO 3)