Afghanistan's official languages are Dari Persian and Pashto.

Afghanistan's population is made up of 80% Sunni Muslims, 19% Shia Muslims, and 1% others.

Afghanistan has a literacy rate of 43%.

Noshaq (7,492 metres or 24,580 feet) is Afghanistan's highest point.

Helmand is Afghanistan's longest river.

Afghan rugs are extremely popular all over the world.

Afghanistan's population is estimated to be 37,466,414 as of July 2021.

The lion is Afghanistan's national symbol.

Afghanistan's national colors are red, green, and black.

Amu Darya is Afghanistan's lowest point, at 258 meters.

Afghanistan has a total land area of 652,230 square kilometers.

Kabul, Afghanistan's capital, is the country's largest city.

Afghanistan is a country that is landlocked. Afghanistan is surrounded on all sides by Iran, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and China.

Afghans are the people of Afghanistan.

Afghanis is the currency of Afghanistan.

Agriculture is Afghanistan's main source of income.

Afghanistan is also endowed with natural resources such as natural gas and oil.

Buzkashi is Afghanistan's national sport. Two teams of players attempt to catch a goat while riding a horse.

On August 19, 1919, Afghanistan declared independence.

Afghans celebrate the new year, known as "Nawroz," on March 21st.

In Afghanistan, mobile phones are status symbols, and mobile phone coverage is available in more than 90% of the country.

On Thursdays in the western city of Herat, Afghans celebrate poetry night.

In 330BC, Alexander the Great conquered Herat and built its ancient citadel.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is the face of many muscle building gyms in Afghanistan.

Kandahar airfield was once the world's busiest single-runway airstrip, handling 1700 to 5000 flights per week.

Afghanistan is home to two of the world's largest Buddhas. The Taliban destroyed these statues in 2001.

Around 650BC, the world's first oil paintings were created in the "Bamiyan" caves.

Afghanistan is already the world's largest opium supplier.

Humans are thought to have inhabited Afghanistan at least 50,000 years ago.

Prior to the arrival of Islam, Buddhism and Zoroastrianism were the dominant religions in Afghanistan.

In 1219 AD, Genghis Khan and his Mongol army swept through Afghanistan.

Ahmad Shah Durrani, also known as "the Father of the Nation," established the last Afghan empire. In 1747, he was crowned. He united the country's principalities and provinces into a single kingdom.

Timur Shah succeeded Ahmad Shah Durrani after his father died in 1772.

Timur Shah moved Afghanistan's capital from Kandahar to Kabul in 1776.

Between 1992 and 1996, the country experienced a civil war, and it is estimated that at least 50,000 people died in mujahidin infightings during the civil war.

Hamid Karzai became Afghanistan's first democratically elected president in 2004.

Following the September 2001 attack on the United States allegedly carried out by Osama Bin Laden's Al Qaeda forces, a US-UK coalition launched a military campaign against the Taliban regime in Afghanistan's major cities, including Kabul.

The term Afghanistan translates to "the land of Afghans".

Afghanistan is also rich in historical sites. It is also the world's 37th most populous country.

Afghanistan benefited economically and culturally from its location on the silk route.

Afghanistan is thought to be the birthplace of the religion Zoroastrianism.

Pashto, one of Afghanistan's two official languages, was declared the country's national language at the start of Zahir Shah's reign.

The other official language, Dari (Persian), was always used for government and business purposes.

Pashto is spoken by approximately 35% of the country's population, while Dari is spoken by 50%.

Today, because Islam is the dominant religion in Afghanistan, the religion of peace and monotheism has a strong influence on the culture.

On Friday, the Islamic holy day, most shops and businesses in Afghanistan are closed.

Islamic laws govern Afghans' legal, political, economic, and personal lives.

Except for foreigners and those who are sick, traveling, or have other issues, fasting and praying during Ramadan is a mandatory act.

Afghanistan's culture places a high value on the family. Men are expected to work and earn, whereas women are expected to stay at home and care for the family. However, in modern Afghanistan, some women may be found working in cities to support themselves and their families.

Hospitality is an important part of the country's culture and tradition. Visitors are treated with the utmost respect and given the best that the household has to offer.

Women are highly respected in society and are not expected to mix with members of the opposite sex unless they are married or have direct family ties.

Women are also expected to wear modest clothing that is not revealing. Tight clothes and western dresses are frowned upon in society, especially in rural areas. Women should wear headscarves.

Direct eye contact between men and women is unacceptable and should be avoided.

Gifts help to strengthen the bond between a visitor and his or her host. When invited for tea or food, visitors can bring a small gift for the host.

Afghanistan is a multi-ethnic and multicultural country.

In recent years, an estimated 2.6 million Afghans have fled their homeland and sought refuge in other countries.

In Afghan culture, the most common form of greeting is a handshake. To show respect and approval to the other party, some people place their hand on their heart and nod slightly. Shaking hands between members of the opposite sex, on the other hand, is uncommon and should be avoided.

Food is typically served on the floor, on various materials of clothing. It is customary to eat with the right hand, and food is usually shared from the same dish unless otherwise specified.

The host makes every effort to serve the best food possible, and special care is taken to fill the visitor's plate when it is empty.

It is also customary to sit in a respectful position while eating, rather than with your feet facing people or your legs outstretched.

Marriage is regarded as an important part of one's life in Afghanistan. Divorce is uncommon and not widely accepted in society.

Polygamy is legal in Afghanistan, but it is uncommon. Many of the marriages take place between cousins.

Marriages are three-day lavish ceremonies in which the couple is brought together and a marriage contract is signed.

Living in a common house is encouraged but never compelled.