AFGHANISTAN

By: Namida, Noi & Tatt

CAPITAL CITY
 Kabul
CURRENCY
 Afghan Afghani
 1 Afghan Afghani = 0.31 Thai baht
 Thai baht is better because Thai baht has more value.
POLITICAL MAP & BORDERS

 North = Uzbekistan
 South = Pakistan
 West = Iran
 East = Tajikistan
POPULATION & POPULATION
DENSITY
 The population is around 37.30 million
 Population density is 60 per km2
TIME DIFFERENCE FROM
THAILAND

 Thailand is 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Afghanistan.

 LANGUAGE

 Pashto & Dari

 Greeting

“ Salam “ or “ Salam alaikum “

meaning “ peace be upon you “
 FLAG
Black = troubled
past of the nation Green = Islam &
prosperity

Red = blood which was shed by those

who fought for the country’s
independent
INDEPENDENCE DAY

 August 19
 from Britain
 TYPE OF GOVERNMENT &
PRESIDENT
 Islamic republic
 President :
Ashraf Ghani, fled the Afghanistan to
Tajikistan Taliban and occupied the Arg (the
Presidential palace).
RELIGION
 Islam (approximately 99.7%)
 NATURAL RESOURCES

 Cobalt  Bauxite  Lithium

Found in the Earth’s crust only in A sedimentary rock with a Soft, silvery-white alkali metal.
a chemically combined form. relatively high aluminum Under standard conditions, it is the
content. least dense metal and the least solid
element.
FAMOUS LANDFORMS
 Hindu Kush
- form a barrier between the Northern
provinces and the rest of the country
- divided Afghanistan into three very
different geographic regions
 Registan Desert
- It is a sandy desert consisting of small, red sand
hills about 50–100 feet (15–30 m) high, it is a
sand-covered plains, and open rocky and clay-
covered areas.
FAMOUS WATER FORM

 Amu Darya  Helmand

the longest river wholly flowing within the
the longest river to pass through Afghanistan. The
Amu Darya also flows through Tajikistan, country.
Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
 FAMOUS FOOD
 Chopan kabob
Chopan kabob is made with lamb meat
roasted over a traditional Afghan
charcoal brazier called mankal.
 Bolani
The Afghan Bolani is a stuffed, pan-
fried flatbread made with dough that is
typically filled with a mixture of potato
mash and various other ingredients such
as spinach, spring onions, pumpkin, or
even green or red lentils.
 Kabuli pulao
This dish is the crown of Afghan
cuisine. It consists of steamed
long-grained rice mixed with
carrots, raisins, almonds, and
chunks of lamb meat.
CLIMATE

 Continental, with temperatures ranging from 30°C in summer to -20°C in winter.

Winter is usually cold and relatively rainy and hot and sunny during summer.
 TOURIST ATTRACTION
Babur Tomb - The Garden of Babur is a historic park in
Afghanistan and also has a tomb of the first Mughal emperor
Babur.
Qargha Lake - The area is surrounded by green hills. This is
one of the best places for sightseeing and entertainment
especially for families.
The National Museum of Afghanistan - Contains the bulk of
archaeological material recovered in Afghanistan. This place
also has a garden for visitors to relax and walk around.
 TRADITIONAL DRESS
 Men

- The perahan tunban is the standard

traditional dress for men, consisting of
a tunic shirt, pants, and with head
covering.

 Women
- Most women wear a hijab or chador as a
covering. Some wear a chadari, better known in
the West as burqa. In a few places like Kabul,
Western dresses like jeans are often worn.
SUPERSTITIOUS BELIEFS
 If the palm of your right hand itches, you will soon receive money. If the palm of your left
hand itches, you will soon lose money.
 It’s not good to let someone compliment your child or other loved one too much, because they
may become jinxed and bad luck may fall on them. For example, if you say a child is
beautiful, the child may become sick.
NATIONAL ANIMAL
 Snow leopard
CURRENT NEWS
 Afghanistan has been facing many troubles and hardships ever since the Taliban takeover. Currently, it is
facing an ongoing terrorist attack, particularly around Kabul International Airport. Many who is living
there is injured and killed. The people there are desperate to leave the country.
FLIGHT FROM BANGKOK TO
AFGHANISTAN
Travel Time; 5 hours, 21 minutes

Price; THB 13,000 -- THB 50,000