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Flag and country information -
Islamic Emirate of AFGHANISTAN |
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Area - 652,090 sq km / 251,707 sq ml |
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Capital - Kabul |
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Language - Pushtu, Dari, Uzbek, Turkoman, Kirgiz |
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Currency - Afghani |
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Population - 28,717,213 |
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Life expectancy - 43 (men), 44 (women) |
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Literacy rate - 29% (men) |
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Religions - 85% Sunni Muslim, 15% Shi'ite Muslim |
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Physical features - mountainous in centre and north - east; Hindu Kush mountain range with Khyber and Salang passes |
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Ethnic distribution - Pathans or Pushtuns are the largest ethnic group comprising 54% |
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Exports - dried fruit and nuts, natural gas, carpets, Afghan coats, cotton and wool |
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