The Afghanistan flag features three colors - black, red, and green - that represent different aspects of the country's history. Afghanistan is located in Asia, with a population of over 31 million people spread across its cities, provinces, and diverse landscapes ranging from mountainous to fertile plains. Some key cities include Kabul, the capital, and Herat, the largest province. Popular Afghan cuisine includes Qabli Pulao, a rice dish mixed with carrots and raisins often served with lamb, as well as various kebab dishes served with naan bread.
2. AFGHANISTAN FLAG
The Afghanistan flag’s background is made
of three solid colors: black, red, and green.
The black stands for it’s days when it had
no independents. The red is for the war.
Red is the color of blood. Green is for its
independents, hope, and a future.
3. AFGHANISTAN MAP
Afghanistan is an Asian country with rolling hills and
fertile soil. There are 19 main cities in Afghanistan. And
34 provinces.
4. Overview
Population: about 31.11 million citizens
Surface area: 251,825 sq. miles
Continent: Asia
Geography: There are 3 main groups.
1) Central Highland (Part of Himalayas)
2) Southwestern Plateau (1/4 the land)
3) Northern Plains (Very fertile land)
5. Important Provinces
Afghanistan’s capital city is Kabul. Kabil had 4 ancient names;
Cabolo, Korphene, Gaofū, and Kābūrā. Herat is considered the largest
province with over 300,000 people. Bamyan is another famous city
that has an amazing view of the Buddha statues.
Buddha Statue
6. The most popular Afghan cuisine is Qabli Pulao. It is steamed rice mixed
with chopped carrots and rasins. It is served also with lamb shanks.
Afghans also like kebabs. It is served with naan, and sometimes rice. It can
have lamb chops, ground beef, or chicken.
POPULAR FOOD
7. HISTORICAL EVENTS IN HISTORY
Alexander the Great used Afghanistan as a gateway to India.
Angelo-Afghan war (1849-1842) and (1878-1880)
1919 Afghanistan gained independents
Soviets launched multiple attacks upon Afghanistan in 1979
Soviets withdraw attacks 1989
Islamic rebellion (1992)
U.S. offended Pakistan and still fighting
8. INTERESTING FACTS
Hamid Karzi became president in 2002
He started a peace keeping force.
Afghanistan is bordered by Iran, Pakistan, China, Turkmenistan,
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan.
Daris and Pashto are main Afghan languages.
