The famous Bactrian gold collection is one of the world’s finest pieces of Antique art, which remained almost untouched by the violence and wars that had been scattered Afghanistan in the past decades. The cache was discovered under the currently popular Hill of Gold, in Tillya-tepe, where it   ... more

Afghanistan is a country located in Central Asia. Afghanistan is often considered to be part of the Middle East due to its location on the Iranian plateau. In the west it is borders Iran, Pakistan in the south and east, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in the north. Afghans   ... more

The famous Bactrian gold collection is one of the world’s finest pieces of antique art, which remained almost untouched by the violence and wars that had been scattered Afghanistan in the past decades. The cache was discovered under the currently popular Hill of Gold, in Tillya-tepe, where it   ... more

Afghan marriage is generally accustomed with the traditions and rituals which have been the part of the ancient culture. Though different tribes are accustomed with the somewhat different rituals, but laws remain same throughout the nation.

Wedding day is the day of great activity for the family. Gathering of friends   ... more

The worldwide illicit drugs business is by far the most profitable illicit global trade, says the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), earning some $320 billion annually. Compared to this, human trafficking at $32 billion and illegal firearms at $1 billion are a drop in the bucket. Afghanistan,   ... more

Afghans are very fond of sports and games. Besides traditional sports, Afghans also enjoy football (soccer) and field hockey.

Northern Afghan men adore buzkashi (”grab the goat”), an ancient game that is believed to have been developed in central Asia and is considered part of Afghan’s noble past. While various peoples   ... more

We strongly advise against all travel to Afghanistan because there is extreme risk to your safety. Unless you are in Afghanistan under the auspices of the New Zealand government, or an international agency/NGO that has security arrangements in place to ensure your safety, you should depart.

Throughout Afghanistan, including Kabul, there   ... more

Many years of war and political instability have left the country in ruins, and dependent on foreign aid. The main source of income in the country is agriculture, and during its good years, Afghanistan produces enough food and food products to provide for the people, as well as to create   ... more

The last official census in Afghanistan was in 1979, when the population registered at 15,551,358. The 1993 population estimate was 17,691,000, though the effect of the war-with its casualties and refugees-has made it difficult to make a reliable estimate.

In 1979 more than 85 percent of the population lived in rural   ... more

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