Capital
Kabul
Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan and is surrounded by mountains, with a long history as an important city.
Capital
South Asia
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
افغانستان
Afghanistan is a landlocked country with mountains, valleys, and a long history connected to trade routes.
Population
40+ million
Capital
Kabul
Languages
Pashto, Dari
Currency
Afghan Afghani
Country Overview
A closer look at Afghanistan
Afghanistan is part of the South Asia region and has its own landscapes, traditions, history, and identity. This page is a starting point for exploring important places, key events, cultural life, and interesting facts connected to the country.
HistoryCulturePlacesFoodWildlife
Fact File
Learn about Afghanistan
Explore the capital city, food, wildlife, and culture through images and short fact-file summaries.
Food
Kabuli Pulao
Kabuli pulao is a traditional rice dish often made with meat, carrots, raisins, and spices.
Food
Wildlife
Snow Leopard
The snow leopard is a rare mountain animal that lives in cold, rocky regions and is linked with Afghanistan’s highlands.
Wildlife
Culture
Attan Dance
Attan is a traditional Afghan dance often performed in groups during celebrations and cultural events.
Culture
Places to Explore
Discover places in Afghanistan
From famous landmarks to landscapes and historic cities, these places help tell the story of Afghanistan.
Country and Places
Exploring Afghanistan
Every country has places that help us understand its story. Some are natural landscapes, some are religious or historic sites, and others are famous landmarks that people recognise around the world.
These images give a glimpse into the geography, culture, and history of Afghanistan, helping students connect what they see with what they learn.
Look closely:
- • What do these places tell you about the landscape?
- • Which places look historic, religious, or modern?
- • Which place would you most like to visit, and why?
🏞️ Historic Valley
Bamiyan Valley
Bamiyan Valley is known for its dramatic landscape and important archaeological history.
🕌 Religious Site
Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif is one of Afghanistan’s best-known religious landmarks.
🌿 Nature
Band-e Amir National Park
Band-e Amir is famous for its bright blue lakes and striking natural scenery.
🏰 Historic Fortress
Herat Citadel
Herat Citadel is a historic fortress that shows Afghanistan’s long and important past.
Did You Know?
Interesting Facts
Things We’ve Learned
Afghanistan has many mountains and valleys.
It has been part of important trade routes.
It has a rich cultural history.