| Country |
Afghanistan |
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| Region |
Southern Asia |
| Area (sq km) |
647,500 |
| Area (sq mile) |
250,000 |
| Border |
China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan |
| Population |
33,609,937 |
| Nationality |
Afghan(s) |
| Ethnic |
Pashtun 42%, Tajik 27%, Hazara 9%, Uzbek 9%, Aimak 4%, Turkmen 3%, Baloch 2%, other 4% |
| Religion |
Sunni Muslim, Shi'a Muslim |
| Language |
Pashto, Afghan Persian, or Dari, Turkish languages, 30 minor languages |
| Literacy |
28% |
| Government |
Islamic Republic |
| Capital |
Kabul |
| Leader |
President of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai (since December 7, 2004); Vice President Ahmad Zia Masood and Vice President Abdul Karim Khalili (since Decebmer 7, 2004) |
| Currency |
Afghani (AFA) |
| Independence Day |
Aug. 19, 1919 (from United Kingdom control over Afghan foreign affairs) |
| National Holiday |
Independence Day (Aug. 19, 1919) |
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