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Country Facts

• Full name: Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
• Population: 28.1 million (UN, 2009)
• Capital and largest city: Kabul
• Area: 652,225 sq km (251,773 sq miles)
• Major languages: Pashto, Dari (Persian)
• Major religion: Islam
• Life expectancy: 44 years (men), 44 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 Afghani = 100 puls
• Main exports: Fruit and nuts, carpets, wool, opium
• GNI per capita: n/a
• Internet domain: .af
• International dialling code: +93

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