Afghanistan vs Pakistan

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Afghanistan

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Pakistan

MetricAfghanistanPakistan
CapitalKabulIslamabad
Population43,844,111255,219,554
Area (km²)652,864881,912
Population density (/km²)67289
GDP per capita (USD)$500$1,700
RegionSouthern AsiaSouthern Asia
CurrencyAFNPKR
LanguagesDari, PashtoUrdu, English
Main religionsIslamIslam
Time zoneUTC+4:30UTC+5

Green highlights the higher value (or higher GDP per capita). Figures are approximate.

Afghanistan vs Pakistan: summary

Afghanistan and Pakistan are both located in Asia (both in Southern Asia). Pakistan has the larger population — about 5.8× the population of Afghanistan, while Pakistan covers more land area. Measured by GDP per capita, Pakistan is the wealthier of the two.

For full geographic detail, see the Afghanistan map and the Pakistan map.