Where is Afghanistan located in Asia?

Afghanistan is a landlocked country situated in the heart of south-central Asia. While it is sometimes categorized as part of South Asia, it is also frequently associated with the Central Asian region.412

The country is bounded by several nations:
* North: Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.3
* East and South: Pakistan (including areas of Kashmir).3
* West: Iran.3
* Northeast: A short border with China via the Vākhān (Wakhan Corridor).3

Due to its location along historic trade routes, Afghanistan has long served as a crossroads connecting southern and eastern Asia to Europe and the Middle East.4