Afghanistan

Mario Pozo.
FM
Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Republic of
Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the
heart of Asia. It is located geographically in South
Asia, within a regional block between the Indian
sub-continent, Central Asia and the Middle East.
Generals

• Religion: Muslim.
• Capital: Kabul
• Language: Pashto and Persian
• Literacy: 32%
• Life expectancy: 44 years
• Area: 652,860 km²
• Population: 37.17 million
 Location
• Is located in Central Asia with Iran
to the west and Pakistan to the
east. Tall, forbidding mountains and
dry deserts cover most of the
landscape of Afghanistan.
Economy.

• Currency: Afghan Afghani

• Commercial Partners: major trading
partner countries for exports
were Pakistan, India, China, Turkey
and Iran, Islamic Rep. and for imports
they were Iran, Islamic
Rep., China, Pakistan, Kazakhstan and
Uzbekistan.
 The modern Afghan nation had
its origin in the 18th century
when Ahmad Sha Durrani
managed to unify all the tribes
in 1747 and fought the
Persians and Indians,
establishing a monarchy that
reigned until 1973. In 1973 a
military coup led by
Muhammad Daoud Khan
overthrew the monarchy and
established the Republic.

History.
 Politics

• Political System: Islamic Republic

• Leader: Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzaï
Culture
• Afghanistan has a complex history, which has been reflected in its
current civilizations, languages, and monuments. Afghans are proud
of their country for its lineage and sovereignty.
Typical Food
Ashak (Kabul dumplings)
Also called ‘Aushak’, it is a common menu for holidays and Islamic festive gatherings such as Eid and
Ramadan.
 Typical Food

Bolani (vegetarian bread)

Also known as Perakai or Poraki, this Afghan
bread is baked or fried and has a vegetable
filling made from different types of ingredients
such as potatoes, squash, chives, lentils, and
leeks.
Important
People
NASIM FEKRAT
(SINGER)
 Important People

Yalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi

(Poet)
Important People
Latif Ahmadi
(Film Director)