Afghanistan Short Introduction for Travelers

Capital Kabul (moved from Kandaharin 1772) Government Islamic republic Currency afghani (AFN) Area 647,500km² Population 31,129,603(november 2014 estimate) Language Afghan Persian 50%, Pashto35%, Turkic languages (primarily Uzbek and Turkmen) 11%, 30 minor languages (primarily Balochi and Pashai) 4%, much bilingualism Religion Sunni Muslim ca. 80%, Shi’a Muslim 19%, other 1% Electricity 220V, 50Hz +/-50% Country code +93 Internet TLD [...]read moreAfghanistan Short Introduction for Travelers