Afghanistan

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General Country Information ๐ŸŒ

Capital Kabul
Country Afghanistan
Currency Afghani
Main religion Islam

In numbersโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ“

Female 49.5%
Gdp $20.11 billion
Size 652,230 kmยฒ
Population 40,218,234
Population density 61.6 people/kmยฒ
Kids per female 4.6
City population 24.7%

Weather โ›…

Winter -7โˆ˜C
Summer 31โˆ˜C

Language and Education ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Main Language Dari, Pashto
Population able to read 43.1%
Population with a college degree 10.5%
Population able to speak english 5.5%

Well-being ๐Ÿ’‰

Air quality 142 (AQI)
Is tab water drinkable? no

Safety ๐Ÿ‘ฎ

LGBT friendly? No
Crime 6.7/10

Transportation โœˆ๏ธ

Driving side Right
Main airline Ariana Afghan Airlines
Main airport Hamid Karzai International Airport

Costs and Prices ๐Ÿค‘

Cash required for everyday purchases yes

Prices for Everyday Goods ๐Ÿ’ฐ

Item Price (USD)
Bottle water $0.5
Cigarettes $1.5
Burger $1.5
Coffee $1
Beer $1.5

Accomedation Costs ๐Ÿ›Œ

Type Price (USD)
Flat $150/month
Hotel 3 star $50/night
Hotel 5 star $100/night

Transportation Costs ๐Ÿš

Type Price (USD)
Cab $5/10km
Petrol $1.20/l
Rental car $50/day
Public transportation $2/daypass
Bike rental $5/day

Taxes ๐Ÿ’ธ

Type Rate
Tax rate 10%
Vat 15%

Average Income ๐Ÿ’ผ

Income $500

Tipping ๐Ÿ’๏ธ

Is tipping required? Yes
Location Tipping Amount
Cab 10-15%
Restaurant 10-15%
Bar 10-15%
Coffeeshop 10-15%
Services 10-15%

Digital ๐Ÿค–

Internet speed 1.2/MBits
Tld .af
Free wifi 2/10
Population with access to internet 10%
Phone mobile data $10 for 10GB

Electricity ๐Ÿ”Œ

Power grid 30% (Uptime)
Sockets C, F

Shopping ๐Ÿ›’

Opening Times ๐Ÿ•ฐ

Closing days Friday
Closing times 6:00 PM
Opening times 9:00 AM

Fun and Relaxation ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Bars and Nightlife ๐Ÿ•บ

Closing hour of bars and clubs N/A
Topic Rating (0-10)
Nightlife 1/10
Bars 1/10

Parks and leisure ๐ŸŽข

Topic Rating (0-10)
Holiday Parks 1/10
Public Parks 2/10
Swimming 1/10

Sports โšฝ

Most popular Sport Cricket

Food ๐Ÿ•๏ธ

Food Name Description Price (USD)
Kabuli Palaw A national dish consisting of rice cooked with lamb, carrots, raisins, and nuts $5-10
Mantu Steamed dumplings filled with ground beef or lamb, onions, and spices $4-8
Bolani A flatbread filled with potatoes, leeks, or pumpkin $2-4
Ashak A type of ravioli filled with leeks and topped with a yogurt sauce $3-6
Qorma A stew made with meat, vegetables, and spices $4-8
Sabzi A dish of cooked vegetables, typically spinach, carrots, and potatoes $2-4
Naan A flatbread that is often served with meals $1-2
Kheer A rice pudding made with milk, sugar, and cardamom $2-4
Firni A baked rice pudding made with milk, sugar, and saffron $2-4

Drinks ๐Ÿป๏ธ

Drink Name Description Price (USD)
Green Tea A staple beverage in Afghanistan, typically served with sugar cubes. $0.50
Black Tea A strong and flavorful tea, often served with milk and sugar. $0.50
Doogh A yogurt-based drink, often flavored with mint or cucumber. $0.75
Qara A fermented milk drink, similar to kefir. $1.00
Sherbet A sweet and refreshing drink made from fruit juice or syrup. $1.50
Fruit Juice Freshly squeezed fruit juice is a popular beverage in Afghanistan. $2.00
Soda Carbonated soft drinks are widely available in Afghanistan. $1.00
Beer Beer is not widely consumed in Afghanistan, but it is available in some restaurants and bars. $3.00
Wine Wine is not produced in Afghanistan, but it is imported and available in some restaurants and bars. $5.00

Souvenirs ๐Ÿ‘œ

Souvenir Description Price
Afghan carpet Hand-woven carpet with intricate designs $50-$500
Lapis lazuli jewelry Jewelry made from the semi-precious stone lapis lazuli $20-$100
Afghan embroidery Embroidered textiles with traditional Afghan motifs $10-$50
Afghan pottery Hand-painted pottery with geometric or floral designs $5-$20
Afghan tea Green tea with a unique flavor $5-$10 per pound
Afghan spices A variety of spices used in Afghan cuisine $2-$5 per ounce
Afghan dried fruit Dried apricots, raisins, and other fruits $5-$10 per pound
Afghan nuts Walnuts, almonds, and pistachios $5-$10 per pound
Afghan handicrafts A variety of handmade items, such as wood carvings, leather goods, and metalwork $5-$50

Holidays ๐Ÿน

Holiday Name Time Description
New Yearโ€™s Day January 1 Celebrates the beginning of the new year
Independence Day August 19 Commemorates Afghanistanโ€™s independence from the United Kingdom in 1919
Eid al-Fitr End of Ramadan Celebrates the end of the fasting month of Ramadan
Eid al-Adha 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah Celebrates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail
Prophet Muhammadโ€™s Birthday 12th day of Rabi al-Awwal Celebrates the birth of the Prophet Muhammad
Labor Day May 1 Celebrates the contributions of workers
Victory Day April 28 Commemorates the victory of the Afghan people over the Soviet Union in 1989
Independence Day August 19 Commemorates the independence of Afghanistan from British rule in 1919
National Unity Day September 17 Commemorates the signing of the Bonn Agreement in 2001, which established the current government of Afghanistan
Constitution Day January 26 Commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of Afghanistan in 2004

News ๐Ÿ“ฐ

Medium Name
Newspaper Ariana Daily
Online news Ariana News
Tv Ariana Television Network
Radio Radio Afghanistan