Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Afghanistan

Full name: Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

Population: 27.1 million (UN, 2007)

Capital and largest city: Kabul

Area: 652,225 sq km (251,773 sq miles)

Major languages: Pashto, Dari (Persian)

Major religion: Islam

Life expectancy: 44 years (men), 44 years (women) (UN)

Monetary unit: 1 Afghani = 100 puls

Main exports: Fruit and nuts, carpets, wool, opium

International dialling code: +93

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