Afghanistan Short Introduction for Travelers
| Capital | Kabul (moved from Kandaharin 1772) |
| Government | Islamic republic |
| Currency | afghani (AFN) |
| Area | 647,500km² |
| Population | 31,129,603(november 2014 estimate) |
| Language | Afghan Persian 50%, Pashto35%, Turkic languages (primarily Uzbek and Turkmen) 11%, 30 minor languages (primarily Balochi and Pashai) 4%, much bilingualism |
| Religion | Sunni Muslim ca. 80%, Shi’a Muslim 19%, other 1% |
| Electricity | 220V, 50Hz +/-50% |
| Country code | +93 |
| Internet TLD | .af |
| Time Zone | UTC+4.5 |
Best Places To Visit in Afghanistan
1 Buddha Niches BAMIYAN
2 Kabul Museum KABUL
3 Minaret of Jam CENTRAL AFGHANISTAN
4 Friday Mosque HERAT
5 Gazar Gah HERAT
6 Herat Citadel HERAT
7 Babur’s Gardens KABUL
8 Shrine of Hazrat Ali MAZAR-E SHARIF