Afghanistan
History
Hotak Emirate ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
Durrani Empire ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
Barakzai Emirate ruled or strongly influenced the territory before the modern state.
Unification brought separate territories or communities into a single state framework.
Afghanistan became independent, marking the start of modern sovereign statehood.
A kingdom was proclaimed, placing monarchy at the centre of Afghanistan's state authority.
Afghanistan became a republic, replacing the previous constitutional arrangement.
Democratic Republic introduced a new form of state rule.
Part ofAsiaMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionCentral Asia / South Asia
LanguageDari, Pashto
Time zoneAFT (UTC+4:30)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Band-e-Amir: Stunning turquoise lakes in a remote canyon, Afghanistan's first national park.
- Bamiyan Valley: Site of the destroyed giant Buddhas, with dramatic cliff dwellings and history.
- Wakhan Corridor: Remote mountain corridor between Tajikistan and Pakistan, ancient Silk Road route.
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KabulPlanning questions
What is Afghanistan known for?Band-e-Amir, Bamiyan Valley, Wakhan Corridor.
What is the capital?Kabul.
Which language is useful?Dari, Pashto.
When is the national day?19 August.
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Food & drink
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TeaKnown for
Band-e-AmirBamiyan ValleyWakhan CorridorKabulStreet foodTea
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