Interesting Facts about Afghanistan

Afghanistan Interesting Facts

Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a country in Central Asia. Here are some interesting facts about Afghanistan:

Afghanistan is home to the oldest oil paintings in the world.

There have been 26 different flags in the history of Afghanistan.

Afghanistan has been independent since 1919.

During the war in Afghanistan from 1980 to 1990, citizens were not registered.

New Year in Afghanistan is celebrated on March 21st.

In Afghanistan, a Poetry Night is held every Thursday in Herat.

The most common food in Afghanistan is Kabuli Pulao.

Afghanistan is the 41st largest country in the world.

Afghanistan is one of the landlocked countries.

The main source of income in Afghanistan is Agriculture.

Most of the shops in Afghanistan are closed in Friday.

Drinking alcohol in Afghanistan is illegal.

Afghanistan is rich in natural resources.

One of Afghanistan's main exports are Hand-Woven Rugs.

Handshakes between members of the opposite sex are prohibited in Afghanistan.

The national sport in Afghanistan is Buzkashi.

There is only one Jew living in Afghanistan.

Dogs in Afghanistan are considered unclean animals.

The capital city of Afghanistan is Kabul.

The national currency in Afghanistan is called Afghanis.

Afghanistan borders with Iran, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and China.

Mobile phones in Afghanistan are status Symbols.

The city of Herat was captured by Alexander the Great in 330 BC.

The world's largest Buddha statues were built in Afghanistan until they were destroyed by the Taliban in 2001.

The world's largest supplier of opium is Afghanistan.

Prior to the introduction of Islam in Afghanistan, Buddhism and Zoroastrianism were the dominant religions.

Hamid Karzai became the first democratically elected president of Afghanistan in 2004.

Kabul is the largest city in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan translates as "The Land of Afghans".

The official languages of Afghanistan are Pashto and Dari.