Pakistan Conducts Airstrikes in Afghanistan

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan have escalated tensions, drawing attention to Afghanistan’s geographical and strategic features in South Asia.

Afghanistan :

Aspect	Key Details
Capital	Kabul.
Location	Landlocked mountainous country in Southern Asia, often referred to as the “Gateway to Asia”.
Land Boundaries	Borders India (northeast), Pakistan (east and south), Iran (west), Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan (north), and China (northeast).
Major Rivers	Amu Darya, Helmand River, Kabul River.
Highest Peak	Mt. Nowshak.
Mountain Ranges	Hindu Kush, Pamir Mountains (northeast), Safed Koh range (south).
Major Minerals	Coal, iron ore, copper, uranium.