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Afghanistan · Public Transport & MapsOrganic Maps
Organic Maps is a free offline map app based on OpenStreetMap data, useful in Afghanistan where mobile internet can drop outside Kabul, because the country map is downloaded once and then works without a connection.
What it helps with
- Map that works without internet in AfghanistanThe Afghanistan map is downloaded once and then search and directions work offline, useful where mobile data drops between cities.
- Walking or driving directions in KabulRoutes for car, foot and bicycle are calculated on the phone without a connection.
- Saving your hotel and meeting pointsPlaces can be bookmarked and grouped in lists, so you can find your guesthouse again without a signal.
About Organic Maps
Organic Maps was created by developers who previously built MAPS.ME and is free, open-source and without advertising. It uses OpenStreetMap, so streets, mosques, hotels and shops in Afghan cities are mapped by volunteers. Maps are downloaded by country or region and then work fully offline, including search and route planning. Directions are available for driving, walking and cycling.
Key Features
- Offline maps: The Afghanistan map is stored on the phone and works without mobile data.
- Turn-by-turn routes: Routes for car, foot and bicycle are calculated on the device.
- Bookmarks: Hotels and meeting points can be saved in lists and shared with others.
- Privacy: The app shows no ads and does not track your location history.
How to Get Started
- Install Organic Maps from the App Store or Google Play.
- While on Wi-Fi, search for Afghanistan and download the regions you need.
- Search for your hotel or address and save it as a bookmark.
- Use the route button for walking or driving directions, even without a signal.
Before you use it
- Good to know: Download the Afghanistan map over Wi-Fi first; without the downloaded map the app shows nothing offline.
- Limits: There is no live traffic and no public transport timetable for Afghan cities.
- Good to know: Map data comes from OpenStreetMap volunteers, so some small streets and addresses in Afghanistan are unnamed or missing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Organic Maps work with a foreign bank card in Afghanistan?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is Organic Maps available in English?
- Yes, Organic Maps has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Organic Maps?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Organic Maps.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Organic Maps?
- No, Organic Maps doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Organic Maps?
- iOS · Android
- How much does Organic Maps cost?
- Free and open-source; no ads or subscriptions
