Afghanistan Short Introduction for Travelers

Byismet
CapitalKabul (moved from Kandaharin 1772)
GovernmentIslamic republic
Currencyafghani (AFN)
Area647,500km²
Population31,129,603(november 2014 estimate)
LanguageAfghan Persian 50%, Pashto35%, Turkic languages (primarily Uzbek and Turkmen) 11%, 30 minor languages (primarily Balochi and Pashai) 4%, much bilingualism
ReligionSunni Muslim ca. 80%, Shi’a Muslim 19%, other 1%
Electricity220V, 50Hz +/-50%
Country code+93
Internet TLD.af
Time ZoneUTC+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