Expansive aerial view of Kabul city, showcasing urban density and surrounding mountains in Afghanistan.

Aerial cityscape of Kabul, Afghanistan with mountains in the background.

Historic ruins atop a snowy hill, offering a striking view of Kabul and surrounding mountains.

A panoramic view of Kabul city with high-rise buildings set against a mountainous backdrop.

Afghanistan

Asia · Southern Asia

Very Low PeaceVery Affordable Cost of Living

Low Development

Population42.6M36th

GDP / Capita$414Low income

PPP / Capita$2KVery Low

Gender Inequality0.665Very High

Life Expectancy66 yrsLow

Taliban-controlled since 2021 — extreme poverty, not accessible for most travellers.

At a Glance

Very LowSafety

Very AffordableCost of Living

ModerateWater Access

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Afghanistan

Afghanistan is a landlocked country of stark, breathtaking landscapes, from the Hindu Kush mountains to vast desert plains, with a culture shaped by millennia of trade routes and oral poetic tradition. Those drawn to raw, untouched terrain and deep historical layers will find it unlike anywhere on earth. It is not for those seeking comfort or ease of movement.

Despite decades of conflict, homicide rate is lower than Brazil or Jamaica.
Produces 90% of the world's illicit opium — more than all other countries combined.
One of the youngest populations in Asia, with a median age under 18.

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