Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (Afghanistan)

Is a independent political entity in the continent of Asia.

Its center lies at a latitude of 33 and longitude of 66.

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan also goes by the names, A Phu Han (Afghanistan), A Phú Hãn (Afghanistan), Afeganistao, Afeganistaun, Afeganistão, Affganistan, Afg"anistan, Afg`oniston, Afgaanistaan, Afgania, Afganio, Afganistaan, Afganistan, Afganistan - afghanstan,

The prodominant languages spoken are fa-AF (Persian) ps (Pushto) ug (Uighur) uz-AF (Uzbek) and its currency is the Afghani (AFN),

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan currently has a population of 29121300 (estimate).

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan's neighbouring countries are, China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, .

Regions within Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

Largest Cities within Islamic Republic of Afghanistan


Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: Afghanistan

Published: Wed, 02 May 2012 12:50:00 GMT

Travel Summary


  • On 2 May Insurgents attacked a guesthouse in central Kabul used by westerners with a suicide vehicle IED, suicide vest IEDs and small arms fire. The potential throughout Afghanistan for protests and attacks against ISAF targets or other sites of western interest remains high.

  • On 15 April numerous coordinated attacks were carried out against Afghan and international government installations in Kabul and elsewhere in Afghanistan. A Taliban spokesperson announced that this marked the launch of the Taliban’s annual Sspring offensive which typically sees heightened insurgent activity throughout all of Afghanistan.

  • Afghanistan has a high threat of terrorism and specific methods of attack are evolving and increasing in sophistication. No part of Afghanistan should be considered immune from violence and the potential exists throughout the country for hostile acts. Please see the Safety and Security – Terrorism section below for details of recent significant attacks.

  • High-profile attacks within the Central Region highlights the dangers of becoming caught up in an insurgent attack within relatively secure areas of Afghanistan.  As insurgents attempt to destabilise the ongoing transition of security to Afghan National Security Forces it is likely that these attacks will continue, in particular an increase is expected in those targeting foreign and Afghan national interests.

  • You should be vigilant and take extra care, particularly in and around landmarks and places where large public crowds can gather. Foreign embassies, government ministries, religious and military establishments, as well as hotels, shops and restaurants used by the international community have been attacked in the past and it is likely that there will be further such attacks.

  • There is a heightened threat of roadside bombs and ambush outside Kabul City. You should maintain a heightened level of vigilance at all times, observing the strictest of security measures and avoid any unnecessary travel. Travellers should also consider making their own security arrangements for the duration of their time in Afghanistan.

  • The kidnap threat throughout the country remains high, particularly against local nationals, but also against the international community.

  • The British Embassy in Kabul is able to offer only limited consular assistance and does not issue visas. You should get comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General - Insurance.

  • If you do travel to Afghanistan you should have adequate and continuous professional close security arrangements and ensure they are regularly reviewed.

  • An Afghan government-controlled security force, the Afghan Public Protection Force (APPF), will take over provision of most commercial security services in Afghanistan from private security companies by 20 March 2012.  This follows President Karzai’s Presidential Decree 62, of August 2010, ordering the disbandment of private security companies in Afghanistan.  Only embassies and other accredited diplomatic missions will be permitted to continue using private security companies after March 2013.

  • We advise against all or all but essential travel to different parts of the country according to provincial region:


    Kabul:

  • We advise against all travel to the Surobi, Paghman, Musayhi, Khak-e Jabbar and Chahar Asyab Districts of Kabul province.

  • We advise against all but essential travel to Kabul.


    Northern Afghanistan:

  • We advise against all travel to Balkh, Kunduz, Badakhshan and the Baghlan-e Jadid District of Baghlan.

  • We advise against all but essential travel to Takhar, Faryab, Jawzjan, Samangan, Sari Pul and the remainder of Baghlan.


    Eastern Afghanistan:

  • We advise against all travel to Ghazni, Kapisa, Khost, Kunar, Laghman, Logar, Nangarhar, Nuristan, Paktika, Wardak and Paktya.

  • We advise against all but essential travel to Bamiyan, Parwan and Panjshir.


    Southern Afghanistan:

  • We advise against all travel to Helmand, Kandahar, Nimroz, Uruzgan and Zabul.


    Western Afghanistan:

  • We advise against all travel to Badghis and Farah, and the Shindand and Gozarah Districts of Herat province.

  • We advise against all but essential travel to Dai Kundi, Ghor and remaining districts in Herat.

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