Differences between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Unlike Afghanistan, in Pakistan army is the most powerful political agent and calls the shots in almost all issues. On the other hand history of Afghanistan as a sovereign state is much older than Pakistan. It has been ruled by successive dynasties for long time.

1. Which country is bigger Afghanistan or Pakistan?
2. Why was Afghanistan separated from Pakistan?
3. Is Afghanistan part of Pakistan?
4. Is Afghanistan the best country?
5. Which country accepted Pakistan first?
6. Is UK bigger than Pakistan?
7. Why Afghanistan is called graveyard of empires?
8. Was Afghanistan ever a part of India?
9. Did Akhand Bharat exist?
10. What was Afghanistan old name?
11. How many Pakistani are in Afghanistan?
12. Are Pakistani Pashtuns Afghan?

Which country is bigger Afghanistan or Pakistan?

Pakistan is about 1.2 times bigger than Afghanistan.

Afghanistan is approximately 652,230 sq km, while Pakistan is approximately 796,095 sq km, making Pakistan 22% larger than Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the population of Afghanistan is ~36.6 million people (196.9 million more people live in Pakistan).

Why was Afghanistan separated from Pakistan?

The Durand Line is the 2,640-kilometer (1,640-mile) border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. It's the result of an agreement between Sir Mortimer Durand, a secretary of the British Indian government, and Abdur Rahman Khan, the emir, or ruler, of Afghanistan.

Is Afghanistan part of Pakistan?

Afghanistan is bordered by Pakistan to the east and south; Iran to the west; Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north; and China to the northeast. Occupying 652,000 square kilometers (252,000 sq mi), it is a mountainous country with plains in the north and southwest. Kabul is the capital and largest city.

Is Afghanistan the best country?

Afghanistan is now the least peaceful country in the world, replacing Syria, according to the 2019 Global Peace Index report released on Wednesday by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP).

Which country accepted Pakistan first?

Iran was the first country to recognize Pakistan after independence. After the 1979 Islamic Revolution of Iran, Pakistan was one of the first countries to recognize the new dispensation.

Is UK bigger than Pakistan?

United Kingdom is approximately 243,610 sq km, while Pakistan is approximately 796,095 sq km, making Pakistan 227% larger than United Kingdom. Meanwhile, the population of United Kingdom is ~65.8 million people (167.7 million more people live in Pakistan).

Why Afghanistan is called graveyard of empires?

Afghanistan has long been called the “Graveyard of Empires.” That sobriquet usually refers to the British Raj of the 19th century and the failed Soviet experience in the 20th century.

Was Afghanistan ever a part of India?

From 1857 to 1947, India was fragmented many times by external powers. Afghanistan was separated from India in 1876, Nepal in 1904, Bhutan in 1906, Tibet in 1907, Sri Lanka in 1935, Myanmar in 1937 and Pakistan in 1947. The British separated Sri Lanka from India in 1935. ... Sri Lanka is a part of united India.

Did Akhand Bharat exist?

Pre-1947 maps of India, showing the modern states of Pakistan and Bangladesh as part of British-occupied India, illustrate the borders of a proto-Akhand Bharat. ... The Akhand Bharat comprises present-day India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and all the coastal countries of Indian Ocean.

What was Afghanistan old name?

The earliest record of the name "Afghan" ("Abgân") being mentioned is by Shapur I of the Sassanid Empire during the 3rd century CE which is later recorded in the form of "Avagānā" by the Vedic astronomer Varāha Mihira in his 6th century CE Brihat-samhita.

How many Pakistani are in Afghanistan?

As of 2015, around 221,432 Pakistanis are found living in Afghanistan. Most of them are in Khost Province and Paktika Province. There are also a small number of Pakistani Baloch migrants, mainly concentrated in the southern parts of Afghanistan like Nimruz.

Are Pakistani Pashtuns Afghan?

If being Afghan just means being Pashtun then yes they are Afghan. Fortunatky for you, Afghan means a person that is a citizen of Afghanistan.