Afghanistan

• Full name: Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
• Population: 33.4 million (2012)
• Capital and largest city: Kabul
• Area: 652,225 sq km (251,773 sq miles)
• Major languages: Dari, Pashto
• Major religion: Islam
• Life expectancy: 49 years (men), 49 years (women) 
• Monetary unit: Afghani
• Main exports: Fruit and nuts, carpets, wool, opium
• GNI per capita: US $470 (2011)
• Internet domain: .af

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