General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Kabul |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Currency | Afghani |
| Main religion | Islam |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 49.5% |
| Gdp | $20.11 billion |
| Size | 652,230 km² |
| Population | 40,218,234 |
| Population density | 61.6 people/km² |
| Kids per female | 4.6 |
| City population | 24.7% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | -7∘C |
| Summer | 31∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| 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 💉
| Air quality | 142 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 6.7/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Ariana Afghan Airlines |
| Main airport | Hamid Karzai International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $1.5 |
| Burger | $1.5 |
| Coffee | $1 |
| Beer | $1.5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $150/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $100/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 10% |
| Vat | 15% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $500 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 1.2/MBits |
| Tld | .af |
| Free wifi | 2/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 10% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 30% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | C, F |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Friday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon.af |
| Supermarket | Ariana Supermarket |
| Pharmacy | Afghan Pharmacy |
| Drugstore | Afghan Drugstore |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | N/A |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 1/10 |
| Bars | 1/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 1/10 |
| Public Parks | 2/10 |
| Swimming | 1/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Cricket |
Food 🍕️
| 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 🍻️
| 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 👜
| 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 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of the new year |
| Independence Day | August 19 | Commemorates Afghanistan’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 Muhammad’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 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Ariana Daily |
| Online news | Ariana News |
| Tv | Ariana Television Network |
| Radio | Radio Afghanistan |