The document provides information about Afghanistan. It discusses that Afghanistan has a population of about 33 million people and is located in South and Central Asia, bordering Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. The major ethnic groups in Afghanistan are Pashtun, Tajik, Hazara, Uzbek, and Aimaq. Over 99% of Afghans are Muslim. Afghan culture is influenced by its long history and neighboring countries like Pakistan and Iran. Hospitality and respect are highly valued in Afghan society and business etiquette.
Historians have found early human settlement.
One of the first areas to have farming.
This area was a crossroad between Mesopotamia and other civilizations.
Aryan tribes invade and settle.
The city of Kabul was created in this period.
Rig Veda created here. It was a collection of over 1,000 hymns, which contain the mythology of the Hindu gods and the origins of Hinduism.
Historians have found early human settlement.
One of the first areas to have farming.
This area was a crossroad between Mesopotamia and other civilizations.
Aryan tribes invade and settle.
The city of Kabul was created in this period.
Rig Veda created here. It was a collection of over 1,000 hymns, which contain the mythology of the Hindu gods and the origins of Hinduism.
This Afghanistan PowerPoint will teach you about the country's culture, customs, family life, gender roles, cuisine, etiquettes for dining, social and business interactions, and much more to assist you in your travels. Did you know that Afghanistan is the source of most of the world's lapis lazuli? Or that the national sport of Afghanistan is buzkashi, meaning 'goat-grabbing'?
The complete version highlights these facts and much more:
• 18 Points on General Information
• 17 Points on Family Life
• 11 Points on Food
• 15 Points on Food Etiquette
• 21 Points on Social Etiquette
• 36 Points on Business Etiquette
• 10 Points on Trivia.
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AFGANİSTAN'ın kısaca tanıtım sunumu/ briefly introduction of AFGHANISTAN in T...Mohammad Lemar ZALMAİ
Afganistan’ın Bayrağı, coğrafik özellikleri
Afganistanın Tarihi ve Yönetim şekli
Önemli Afgan bilim ve siyasi şahsiyetleri ve ünlüler
Afganistanın Kültürü
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This Afghanistan PowerPoint will teach you about the country's culture, customs, family life, gender roles, cuisine, etiquettes for dining, social and business interactions, and much more to assist you in your travels. Did you know that Afghanistan is the source of most of the world's lapis lazuli? Or that the national sport of Afghanistan is buzkashi, meaning 'goat-grabbing'?
The complete version highlights these facts and much more:
• 18 Points on General Information
• 17 Points on Family Life
• 11 Points on Food
• 15 Points on Food Etiquette
• 21 Points on Social Etiquette
• 36 Points on Business Etiquette
• 10 Points on Trivia.
A ppt prepared by mehrabudin wakman ..Helmand AFghanistan ......
this is the true Afghanistan after 2001 till 2012...... hope for more developments and changes
A Brief Insight of The Afghanistan (History+ culture & Art+ lifestyle)Ehsanullah Oria
This presentation is dedicated to those who wants to explore about culture, History, lifestyle, Arts & crafts and tradition of Afghanistan.
I have explained in details about above mentioned subjects, enjoy the presentation and stay tuned for further presentations
This is a presentation that narrates the history of Afghanistan and pinpoints how this country is formed, progressed and sometimes failed.
It encompasses numerous images of modern and historical days of Afghanistan.
this PPT will guide to learn the history of Afghanistan and so many period which had come in Afghanistan which have changed Afghanistan till this situation that now a days we can see.
So please like and comment that it will help us to provide better that this in future. thanks
AFGANİSTAN'ın kısaca tanıtım sunumu/ briefly introduction of AFGHANISTAN in T...Mohammad Lemar ZALMAİ
Afganistan’ın Bayrağı, coğrafik özellikleri
Afganistanın Tarihi ve Yönetim şekli
Önemli Afgan bilim ve siyasi şahsiyetleri ve ünlüler
Afganistanın Kültürü
Afganistan ile Türkiye arasındaki ilişkileri
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2. A brief introduction
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is a landlocked
country located within South Asia and Central Asia.
It is bordered by Pakistan in the south and
east, Iran in the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan,
and Tajikistan in the north and China in the far
northeast.
It’s population is about 33 million.
It’s territory covers 652,864 km2 .
It has Two official languages (Pashto and Dari).
Recognized in 19/August/1919.
Its currency is Afghani (AFN).
3.
4. Demographics
As of 2016 the population of Afghanistan is about 33,332,025 which includes, it’s refugees, still
living in Pakistan, Iran and other countries.
Afghanistan has experienced gradual urbanization since the late 1990s.
In 1999 around 79% of the country’s population lived in rural areas compared to around 74% in
2014.
The only city with over one million residents is its capital (Kabul).
Its large cities in order of population are: Kabul, Kandahar, Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif, Kunduz,
Taloqan, Jalalabad, Puli Khumri, Charikar and Sheberghan etc.
According to the Population Reference Bureau, the Afghan population is estimated to increase
to 82 million by 2050.
5. Ethnic Group
The population of the country is divided into a wide variety of Ethnolinguistic groups.
An approximate distribution of the ethnic group
Ethnic Group 2004-2014 estimate Pre-2004 estimate
Pashtun 42% 38–55%
Tajik 27% 26% (of this 1% are Qizilbash)
Hazara 8% 9–10%
Uzbek 9% 6–8%
Aimaq 4% 500,000 to 800,000
Turkmen 3% 2.5%
Baloch 2% 100,000
Others
(Pashayi, Nuristani, Arab, Brahui, Pa
miri, Gurjar, etc.)
4% 6.9%
6. Religion
Over 99% of the Afghan population is Muslim, 80% Sunny and the remaining are Shias.
Thousands of Afghan Sikhs and Hindus are also founded in the major cities of Afghanistan.
Until the 1890s Nuristan was known as Kafiristan (The unbelievers), because its religious
practices included animism, polytheism and shamanism.
Religion in Afghanistan
Religion and Sect Practiced in Percentage
Sunny Muslim 70.0%
Imamiyyah 25.0%
Ismailism 4.5%
Other religion 0.5%
7. Culture
The Afghan culture has been around for over two millennium, it is mostly tribal society.
Afghans have their own traditions, reflecting the multicultural and multilingual character of the
nation.
In the Southern and Eastern region, the people live according to the Pashtun culture, by
following Pashtunwali and the remainder of the country is Persian and Turkic.
Millions of Afghans who have been living in Pakistan and Iran over the last 30 years have been
influenced by the cultures of those neighboring nations.
Afghans display pride in their culture, nation, ancestry and above all, their religion and
independence.
The nation has a complex history that has survived either in its current cultures or in the form of
various languages and monuments.
8. Culture
The two famous Buddhas of Bamiyan were destroyed
by the Taliban, who regarded them as idolatrous.
The Afghan Ministry of Information and Culture is
renovating 42 historic sites in Ghazni until 2013, when
the province will be declared as the capital of Islamic
civilization.
Although literacy is very low,
classic Persian and Pashto poetry plays an important
role in the Afghan culture.
Some notable poets include Rumi, Rabi'a
Balkhi, Sanai, Jami, Khushal Khan Khattak, Rahman
Baba, Khalilullah Khalili, and Parween Pazhwak.
9.
10. Holidays
Afghans have certain religious holidays such as:
1. Eid al fitr
2. Eid al Adha
3. Ashura
4. Mawlid.
Traditional Holidays:
1. Nowruz
2. New year
National Holidays:
1. Afghan Independence day
2. Mujahedeen Victory day
11. Hospitality
A vital element of Afghan culture is the notion
of Hospitality.
When you are invited whether business or
personal setting, it is important to accept it.
Open displays of generosity and welcoming
behavior are essential qualities for measuring
an Afghan’s good reputation and character.
12. Business Etiquettes
Establishing close personal contact is the key to all business deals in Afghanistan.
The concept of time in Afghanistan is not measured as strictly as time in western countries.
The Afghan working week begins on Saturday and ends on Thursday. Friday is the Muslim holy
day and considered part of the weekend.
Afghans place great emphasis on respect or dignity and are therefore cautious to maintain each
other’s honor.
Afghanistan is predominantly Muslim and for this reason time must be allocated during the
working day for prayer
Business cards are not wisely used in Afghanistan. However if you are given one, take it with
right hand.
Taking phone calls should be anticipated because their relatives are very precious for them.
13. Do’s and Don'ts in Business
Do shake hands with your Afghan colleagues when arriving and leaving
business discussions.
Do dress suitably and in a conservative manner. Women should be covered
except for her face.
Don’t ever criticize or correct your Afghan associates in front of other
colleagues.
Don’t ask them about their wife and females member of their family, it’s
considered private.
Do expect them to stand close to you while talking to you.
Don’t ever promise something you are not capable of doing it, they don’t like
liars.
14. Dining Etiquettes
Afghanistan has a completely different dining etiquette:
They place a table clothe on the carpet.
Afghans gather around the table clothe and sit with their legs crossed under them.
They start with Bismillah (by the name of Allah), you should start eating after the host.
Males and females eat in two separate rooms.
You must eat with your right hand.
There is no such thing as toasting in Afghanistan.
They end dining by thanking God for giving them the ability to provide food and make a living
for themselves, You should follow them.