Countries that border Afghanistan
Afghanistan shares land borders with 6 countries: China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan. Tap any neighbour to see who it borders, or play the daily country game.
Afghanistan's neighbouring countries
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Key facts about Afghanistan
- CapitalKabul
- RegionSouthern Asia
- Land borders6
- Area652,230 km²
- Population43,844,000
- ISO codeAF
Learning Afghanistan on the map
Knowing which countries border Afghanistan is one of the quickest ways to lock its position into memory. Try to place Afghanistan and its neighbours yourself in the country shape quiz — you guess from the outline, with distance and direction hints after every try.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries border Afghanistan?
Afghanistan borders 6 countries: China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.
Which countries share a border with Afghanistan?
The countries bordering Afghanistan are: China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.
What is the capital of Afghanistan?
The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul.