Afghanistan
Capital
Kabul
Population
~40.1 million
Currency
Afghani (AFN)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Pashto, Dari
- Religion
- Islam (predominantly Sunni)
- Climate
- Arid to semiarid; cold winters and hot summers
Culture & History
Known for: rugged mountainous terrain, historic Silk Road location, and decades of conflict
Also famous for: Buzkashi (sport), carpets, and dried fruits
Food: Kabuli Palaw (rice dish)
Brief History
Crossroads of civilizations; invaded by many empires; recent decades marked by Soviet invasion, civil war, and Taliban rule