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Afghanistan

🇦🇫Afghanistan

Asia· Updated 06/03/2026

Information

Capital

Kabul

Population

41,128,771

Currency

Afghani (AFN ؋)

Languages

Pachto, Dari

Continent

Asia

Calling code

+93

Timezone

Asia/Kabul

Area

652,230 km²

Government

Islamic Emirate theocracy

National day

August 19 - Independence Day

Internet domain

.af

About

Afghanistan is a landlocked mountainous country in Central Asia controlled by the Taliban since 2021. It operates as an Islamic emirate with power concentrated in the hands of Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada. The government enforces Sharia law strictly and faces major humanitarian challenges.

Safety

Risk level :Very high - Avoid all travel due to Taliban control, terrorism, crime, and instability.

Risk areas

Kabul - High terrorism and crimeKandahar - Strict Taliban control and violenceBorders - Armed conflicts and trafficking

Crime(High)

  • Avoid carrying valuables
  • Do not travel alone at night

Terrorism(High)

  • Constant risk of attacks by IS-K or other groups
  • Remain constantly vigilant

Transport

  • Avoid public transportation
  • Do not travel by road

Natural risks(Frequent earthquakes, floods, and droughts)

  • Follow local alerts
  • Prepare emergency kit

Health(Faulty and limited healthcare system)

  • Mandatory vaccines: Hepatitis, Typhoid, Rabies
  • Comprehensive medical insurance required

Practical tips

  • Register with the travel registry
  • Respect strict Islamic dress code
  • Avoid photos of people or official buildings

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center200
1-bedroom apartment in city center300
1-bedroom apartment in suburb250
3-bedroom apartment in city center600
3-bedroom apartment in suburb500

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal3
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant15
McDonald's menu5
Local beer (0.5L)2
Cappuccino1.5
Water (1.5L)0.5
Bread (500g)0.5
Milk (1L)1
Eggs (12)1.5
Chicken (1kg)5
Apples (1kg)2
Bananas (1kg)1

Transport

Public transport ticket0.25
Monthly transport subscription10
Taxi ride (start)1
Taxi (1km)0.5
Gasoline (1L)0.8

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)30
Tennis court (1h weekend)10
Cinema5
Theater10

Health

General practitioner consultation10
Dentist consultation20
Antibiotic medications5
Cold medications (6 days)10

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)20
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)10
Public services for 85m² apartment50
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)30
Nike sports shoes60
International primary school (monthly)200

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V, 240V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType C, Type D

Emergency numbers

Police119
Ambulance102
Fire department119

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

not customary

Photos

Point de vue panoramique

Point de vue panoramique

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Qasim Mirzaie

Point de vue panoramique

Point de vue panoramique

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monicore

Point de vue panoramique

Point de vue panoramique

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Barnabas Davoti

Point de vue panoramique

Point de vue panoramique

Afghanistan

Faruk Tokluoğlu

Point de vue panoramique

Point de vue panoramique

Afghanistan

Qasim Mirzaie

Monument emblématique

Monument emblématique

Afghanistan

Deep Singh

Monument emblématique

Monument emblématique

Afghanistan

Qasim Mirzaie

Monument emblématique

Monument emblématique

Afghanistan

Qasim Mirzaie

Site UNESCO

Site UNESCO

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Ali Yasser Arwand

Parc national

Parc national

Afghanistan

Mahdi Ansel

Parc national

Parc national

Afghanistan

Ali Yasser Arwand

Centre historique

Centre historique

Afghanistan

Nadin Romanova

Centre historique

Centre historique

Afghanistan

Ludovic Delot

Centre historique

Centre historique

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Sonny Vermeer

Centre historique

Centre historique

Afghanistan

Ludovic Delot

Centre historique

Centre historique

Afghanistan

Florian Süß

Plage paradisiaque

Plage paradisiaque

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Pok Rie

Plage paradisiaque

Plage paradisiaque

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Maahid Photos

Plage paradisiaque

Plage paradisiaque

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Shubhankar Saha

Plage paradisiaque

Plage paradisiaque

Afghanistan

Quang Nguyen Vinh

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