Afghanistan

Afghanistan

Capital: Kabul
Population: 25,889,000
Languages: Pashto, Dari (Afghan Persian), Uzbek, Turkmen
Religions: Sunnite Muslim, Shi'ite Muslim
Government: Islamic
Exports: natural gas, dried fruit, nuts, carpets, wool, cotton
Area: 652,225 sq. km.
Features: The Amu Dar'ya River (ancient Oxus River) forms a major portion of the northern border. [VH]{EB}