CartThe Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Flag Colors & Description
The flag of Afghanistan consists of three equal vertical bands of black (hoist), red, and green, with a gold emblem centered on the red band. The emblem features a temple-like structure encircled by a bold Islamic inscription above and a wreath on the left and right.People
Population: 31,056,997 (July 2006 estimate) (growth rate): 2.67% (2006 estimate)
Gdp: $21.5 billion (2004 estimate) (per capita): $800 (2004 estimate)
Languages:
Afghan Persian or Dari (official) 50%, Pashtu (official) 35%, Turkic languages (primarily Uzbek and Turkmen) 11%, 30 minor languages (primarily Balochi and Pashai) 4%, much bilingualism
Government
Capital: Kabul
Government type: Islamic republic
Geography
Natural Resources: barites, chromite, coal, copper, iron ore, lead, natural gas, petroleum, precious and semiprecious stones, salt, sulfur, talc, zinc