What Are People From Afghanistan Called?

Name: Afghanistan
Address: South Asia, Afghanistan

South Asia, Afghanistan

Afghanistan

People from Afghanistan are called:

People from Afghanistan are called Afghan.

Demonym:

Afghan

Pronunciation:

/æfˈɡæn/

About Afghanistan

Capital city: Kabul.
Landlocked country at the crossroads of Central and South Asia.
Mountainous terrain with the Hindu Kush range.
Ancient history as part of the Silk Road.
Known for diverse ethnic groups and rich cultural heritage.

Quick Facts

Population:: 42,239,854 (2024 est.)
Country:: Afghanistan
Region:: South Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From 'Afghan', the name of the Pashtun people. The demonym 'Afghan' applies to all citizens.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Pakistan

east of Afghanistan

People are called:

Pakistani

Iran

west of Afghanistan

People are called:

Iranian

Tajikistan

north of Afghanistan

People are called:

Tajikistani

Quick Facts

Population:: 42,239,854 (2024 est.)
Country:: Afghanistan
Region:: South Asia

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