Sholu
Sovereignrepublic

Afghanistan

1919 CE

Quick Facts

Type
Sovereign · republic
Period
1919 CE
Known Periods
6
Capital
Kabul
Data Confidence
High

Overview

Landlocked country in South-Central Asia. Capital: Kabul. Located at the crossroads of Central and South Asia, with a history spanning thousands of years as a gateway between civilizations.

Historical Periods

Afghanistan (1979–1982)

1979 CE – 1982 CE

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Capital: KabulArea: 536,690 km²

Afghanistan (1983–1986)

1983 CE – 1986 CE

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Capital: KabulArea: 581,890 km²

Afghanistan (1996–1999)

1996 CE – 1999 CE

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Capital: KabulArea: 192,790 km²

Afghanistan (2000–2005)

2000 CE – 2005 CE

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Capital: KabulArea: 83,141 km²

Afghanistan (2006–2023)

2006 CE – 2023 CE

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Capital: KabulArea: 643,926 km²

Afghanistan (2024–2024)

2024 CE – 2024 CE

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Capital: KabulArea: 643,926 km²

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