Afghanistan

 

Flag of Afghanistan

15 August 2021 (current form)

State emblem of Afghanistan

(coat of arms adopted 15 Agust 2021)

Introduction of Afghanistan 

Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, status Un member state unrecognised government after tailban taking charge of the country is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central Asia and South Asia.

Referred to as the Heart of Asia, it is bordered by Pakistan to the east and south, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan to the northwest, Uzbekistan to the north, Tajikistan to the northeast, and China to the northeast and east. Occupying 652,864 square kilometres (252,072 sq mi) of land, the country is predominantly mountainous with plains in the north and the southwest, which are separated by the Hindu Kush mountain range. Kabul is the country's largest city and serves as its capital. As of 2021, Afghanistan's population is 40.2 million (officially estimated to be 32.9 million), composed of ethnic Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, Uzbeks, Turkmens, Qizilbash, Aimak, Pashayi, Baloch, Pamiris, Nuristanis, and others.

Legislative body of Afghanistan 

The Leadership Council of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, also translated as the Supreme Council, (Pashto: رهبری شُورَىٰ, romanized: Rahbarī Shūrā, also referred to as the Inner Shura) is the central governing body of the Taliban and Afghanistan. The Taliban uses a consensus decision-making model among members of the Leadership Council, though the supreme leader, who chairs the council, has ultimate authority and may override or circumvent it at any time. It played a key role in directing the Taliban insurgency from Quetta, Pakistan, which led to it being informally referred to as the Quetta Shura at the time.

State heads

Government Unitary totalitarian provisional theocratic Islamic emirate.

Supreme Leader of Afghanistan is Hibatullah Akhundzada.

Prime Minister of Afghanistan is

Hasan Akhund (acting). And Chief Justice

Abdul Hakim Ishaqzai.

Capital of Afghanistan 

Kabul is the largest city and capital of Afghanistan.

Currancy of Pakistan

Currancy of Afghanistan is Afgani (افغانی).

Country codes

Caling code +93

Iso code 3166 AF

ISO 3166 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that defines codes for the names of countries, dependent territories, special areas of geographical interest, and their principal subdivisions (e.g., provinces or states).

National Language of Afghanistan 

National Language of Afghanistan is Pashto (پشتو)، Dari.

Other ethnic regional languages are spoken along with official language like 42% Pashtun, 27% Tajik, 9% Hazara, 9% Uzbek, 4% Aimaq, 3% Turkmen, 2% Baloch, 4% Others etc, are spoken in different areas of the Afghanistan .

Time zone

UTC+04:30 (Time of Afghanistan)(Lunar calendar)

Coordinated Universal Time or UTC is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time.

Date format 

dd.mm.yy.y.y

Driving side

Right drive 

Travel facilities

Transporter vechiels are available in whole Pakistan, trains and domestic air lines are available for some major cities. And boats are available for some water lock areas.

GDP year 2022

Gross Domestic products of the year 2021 is 14.79 US billion dollars.

Relegion

99.7% islam 

0.3% others

Population of Afghanistan 

It is the world's 37th-most populous country, with a population of almost 40.2 million (officially estimated to be 38.34 million, composed of ethnic Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, Uzbeks, Turkmens, Qizilbash, Aimak, Pashayi, Baloch, Pamiris, Nuristanis, and others.

Map of Afghanistan 

Map of Afghanistan 

Total Area

652,867 km square .

Water % negligible.

Area and boundaries of Afghanistan 

Afghanistan is the 40th-largest country in the world by area and the fifth-largest in South Asia, spanning 652,867 square kilometers (252,073 square miles). 

it is bordered by Pakistan to the east and south, 2627km (1660 miles) known as durand line. Iran to the west 921 km (572miles), Turkmenistan to the northwest, Uzbekistan to the north, Tajikistan to the northeast 1357 km (843 miles), and China to the northeast and east 92km (57 miles) long. Occupying 652,864 square kilometres (252,072 sq mi) of land, the country is predominantly mountainous with plains in the north and the southwest, which are separated by the Hindu Kush mountain range.

Cultural civilization and Heritage

Human habitation in Afghanistan dates back to the Middle Paleolithic era, and the country's strategic location along the historic Silk Road has led it to being described, picturesquely, as the ‘roundabout of the ancient world’. Popularly referred to as the graveyard of empires, the land has historically been home to various peoples and has witnessed numerous military campaigns, including those by the Persians, Alexander the Great, the Maurya Empire, Arab Muslims, the Mongols, the British, the Soviet Union, and most recently by a US-led coalition. Afghanistan also served as the source from which the Greco-Bactrians and the Mughals, amongst others, rose to form major empires. The various conquests and periods in both the Iranian and Indian cultural spheres made the area a center for Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and later Islam throughout history.

National symbols of Afghanistan 

Afghanistan-state owned is known as National of Afghanistan. Some important are given below.

• National flag of Afghanistan having kalma black in colour on white background which represents Islamic Republic and white color represents sighn of peace.
• National language of Afghanistan is Pashto, Dari.
• National emblem of Afghanistan has a mihrab with a minbar within, supporting the Quran, and crowned by the sun.Two swords, two sheaves of wheat and a cogwheel. Inscription of the shahada in Arabic and name of the nation in Pashto: لا إله إلا الله محمد رسول الله - ١٤١٥,١,١٥هـ ت - د افغانستان اسلامي امارت "There is no god but Allah. Muhammad is the messenger of Allah - 15-1-1415A.H.Q[b] - Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan".
• National motive of Afghanistan لا إله إلا الله، محمد رسول الله  (Lā ʾilāha ʾillāl–lāh, Muhammadun rasūl allāh).
• National anthem of Afghanistan is Afgan national anthem.
• National heros of Afghanistan is Ahmad Shah Durrani.
• National mausoleum of Afghanistan is tomb of Ahmad Shah Durrani.
• National poet of Afghanistan is Rumi.
• National dress of Afghanistan is Afgan clothes (shalwar kameez).
• National mosque of Afghanistan is  Abdul Rahman Mosque, Kabul.
• National mountain of Afghanistan is Mount Noshaq.
• National River of Afghanistan is Kabul river.
• National sport of Afghanistan is Buzkashi.
• National dance of Afgan is Attan.
• National instrument of Afghanistan is Rubab.
• National flower of Afghanistan is Tulip.
• National animal of Afghanistan is snow leopard.
• National dog of Afghanistan is Afgan Hound.
• National bird of Afghanistan is golden Eagle.
• The kabul public library (KPL) is also the only state-owned public library in Kabul and the oldest of the public libraries in Afghanistan.
• National Fruit of Afghanistan is Pomegranate.
• National dish of Afghanistan is Qabuli Palaw.
• National tree of Afghanistan is  Afghan Pine.
• National drink of Afghanistan is traditional Tea .
• National food of Afghanistan is Qabuli palaw.
• Afghanistan National Television is the state-owned television channel in Afghanistan. It is part of the Radio Television Afghanistan (RTA) public broadcaster.
• Communications in Afghanistan is under the control of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT).Radio Afghanistan, also known as Radio Kabul or Voice of Sharia, is the public radio station of Afghanistan, owned by Radio Television Afghanistan.
• Afghanistan Railways is the national, state-owned railway company which own three routes and working to expand.
• Ariana Afghan Airlines (ARIANA) is the largest airline in Afghanistan and serves as the country's National Carrier. Founded in 1955
• Afghan Post is the national mail and courier organization of Afghanistan with its headquarters in Kabul.

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