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| AFGHANISTAN |
| The size of Afghanistan compared to Texas |
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| Some Information on Afghanistan: The name Afghanistan (Long form) Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Population: 29,929,000 (about that of Texas) Capital City: Kabul (2.9 million) Currency: Afghani (AFA) Languages: Afghan Persian, Pashtu, Turkic National Day: August 19th Religions: Sunni Muslim (80%), Shia Muslim (19%) Land area: 250,001 sq miles (about the size of Texas) More than 50% of the total land lies above 6,500 ft. Highest point: Mt. Nowshak - 24,446 ft. Lowest point: Amu Darya - 846 ft. |