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Afghanistan · Public Transport & MapsGoogle Maps
Google Maps is the map most people in Afghanistan use to find places and send exact pickup points to drivers.
What it helps with
- Explaining a locationA pin instead of landmarks.
- No internetOffline city maps.
- Finding placesHotels, shops and offices.
About Google Maps:
Addresses in Afghan cities are described by landmarks rather than street numbers, so a shared map pin is the clearest way to explain a location. The map covers Kabul, Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif, Kandahar and the main highways.
Key Features:
- Offline maps: Download cities in advance.
- Pins to share: Exact points for drivers.
- Places: Shops, hotels and offices.
How to Get Started:
- Install Google Maps.
- Download offline maps of the cities you will visit.
- Save your accommodation and key offices.
- Send a pin to drivers instead of describing the way.
Before you use it
- Good to know: Offline maps of the large cities take a few hundred megabytes; download them on Wi-Fi.
- Good to know: Drivers often prefer a WhatsApp location pin to a typed address.
Foreign card OK
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Google Maps work with a foreign bank card in Afghanistan?
- Yes — Google Maps accepts foreign-issued cards in Afghanistan.
- Is Google Maps available in English?
- Yes, Google Maps has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Google Maps?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Google Maps.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Google Maps?
- No, Google Maps doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Google Maps?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does Google Maps cost?
- Free
