Country Code
AF, AFG (ISO 3166-1)
Category
Asia
Population
3,892,834
Capital
Kabul
Area
652,230 km²
Currency
AFN
Calling Code
+93
Official Name
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Subregion
Southern Asia
Languages
Persian, Pashto, Turkmen
Top Level Domain
.af
Driving Side
Drive on the right
UN Status
UN Member
Highest Point
7 485 m, 24 557 ft
Lowest Point
258 m, 846 ft
International Organization Membership
United Nations
GDP Per Capita
2021
This country currently has two flags in circulation. Neither is a design error.
4:3 Format
Circle Format
Flag of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (2013)
Still used by the United Nations, most governments, Afghan diplomatic missions and international sporting events
4:3 Format
Circle Format
Flag of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (since August 2021)
Used by the de facto authorities inside Afghanistan; not formally recognized by most of the international community
Black, red, and green horizontal stripes with the national coat of arms in the center. Black symbolizes the turbulent history, red symbolizes the blood shed for independence, green symbolizes hope, prosperity, and Islam.
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Black (#000000) - symbolizes Afghanistan's turbulent history and past suffering
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Red (#D32011) - symbolizes the blood shed for independence and freedom
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Green (#007A3D) - symbolizes hope, prosperity, agriculture, and Islam
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White - symbolizes peace and purity
Kabul - Capital of Afghanistan
