National Symbols of Afghanistan

Last updated on April 15th, 2024 by Editorial Staff

Table Of Contents

Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

By Abdou | Updated on April 15, 2024

Reviewed by Rittika

Afghanistan is a country in Asia. The official name of Afghanistan is the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. It shares borders with three countries: Pakistan, China, and Iran. The people of Afghanistan are called Afghans. The country is situated in Southern Asia, north and west of Pakistan, and east of Iran.

Etymology discusses where a term is considered to have originated from and how its meaning has changed over time. Etymology has been a factor in the naming of countries all across the world, and Afghanistan has also been influenced. The etymology of Afghanistan can be defined as; “Land of the Afghans”.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in Afghanistan include Pashtun, Tajik, Hazara, & Uzbek.

Ariana Afghan Airlines is the national airline of Afghanistan. The national colors of the country are black, red, green, and white. The emoji flag of the country is ????????, and the ISO code is AFG.

Afghanistan is known for its extra-sweet jumbo-sized melons & opium. The national dish of Afghanistan is Kabuli pulao. Tea and Dugh are the country’s national drinks. The national instrument of Afghanistan is Rabab.

The country has the time zone UTC+4:30 Solar Calendar followed by d/m/yyyy as the standard date format.

Afghanistan is divided into 34 provinces and 421 districts. The capital of the country is Kabul, which is also the largest city in Afghanistan.

The literacy rate in Afghanistan is 31.7%.

The country’s total area is 652,230 km² (251,830 sq mi), and the total population is 38,928,346. The country’s average elevation is 1,885 m (6,184 ft), whereas the country’s terrain can be defined as; Mostly rugged mountains; plains in the north and southwest. The country’s usual climate is arid to semiarid; with cold winters and hot summers.

The Afghan afghani serves as the national unit of currency, and Da Afghanistan Bank is recognized as the country’s central bank. The domain for Afghanistan is .af and the country code is +93. Lion is the country’s coat of arms.

Museums are known to educate and connect visitors with the nation’s history, culture, civilization, art, and architecture. The National Museum of Afghanistan serves the same purpose and is considered one of the most significant tourist attractions. The National Museum of Afghanistan is home to a large collection of artifacts. It has been designated as the national museum of the country.

The national dress of Afghanistan is the Khet partug and Perahan o tunban, and 19 August is designated as National Day. In Afghanistan, the majority of the population practices Islam as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, Afghanistan has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. Afghanistan’s national bird is the Golden eagle, while its national animal is the Snow leopard. The national flower is Tulip, whereas Pomegranate is the country’s national fruit. The national tree of Afghanistan is the Afghan Pine, and the highest peak is Noshaq.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of Afghanistan and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Buzkashi is considered the country’s national sport.

Poetry is a highly valued form of art, and many poets are considered significant national symbols of the country. The national poet of Afghanistan is Khushal Khattak.

Ahmad Shah Durrani is the founder of Afghanistan. The country’s national anthem was written by Abdul Bari Jahani, and composed by Babrak Wassa.

Mausoleums are buildings dedicated to holding someone’s remains. It serves as a reminder of the nation’s revolutionary fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country. Mausoleums are one of the most significant historical landmarks. The national mausoleum of Afghanistan is Timur Shah Mausoleum. The country’s national hero is Ahmad Shah Massoud.

Due to their unique qualities and rich cultural or historical backgrounds, national monuments around the world are of great importance. Mazar-e-Sharif, Shrine of Ali (The Blue Mosque) is recognized as the national monument of the country. It attracts visitors from all around the world.

Numerous organizations are working on a global level to improve the current state of affairs and to collaborate in order to establish and maintain constructive partnerships. Afghanistan is a member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), and United Nations (UN). Afghanistan collaborates with them to organize, analyze, and address various events and situations.

“لا إله إلا الله، محمد رسول الله “There is no god but God; Muhammad is the messenger of God” is the official motto of the country.

Mohammad Hassan Akhund is the current Prime minister of Afghanistan.

Afghanistan has declared Dari and Pashto as the country’s official languages.

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Country information

Former name(s)	Bakhtria
Official name(s)	Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Alternative name(s)	Da Afġānistān Islāmī Jumhoryat (official, Pashto), Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Regional location	Southern Asia, north and west of Pakistan, and east of Iran
Country name etymology	"Land of the Afghans"
Climate	arid to semiarid; with cold winters and hot summers.
Terrain	Mostly rugged mountains; plains in the north and southwest
Population	38,928,346
National Day	19 Aug 1919
Language(s)	Dari and Pashto
Religion	Islam
Country code	+93
Literacy rate	31.7%
Currency	Afghan afghani
Capital city	Kabul
ISO	AFG
Domain(TLD)	.af
Ethnicity	Pashtun, Tajik, Hazara, & Uzbek
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Afghan
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	d/m/yyyy
Total area	652,230 km² (251,830 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+4:30 Solar Calendar
Average elevation	1,885 m (6,184 ft)
Coastline	0 km (landlocked)
Mains electricity	220 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Afghanistan

Motto of Afghanistan

لا إله إلا الله، محمد رسول الله "There is no god but God; Muhammad is the messenger of God"

National animal of Afghanistan

The National animal of Afghanistan is Snow leopard

National flower of Afghanistan

The National flower of Afghanistan is Tulip. Botanical name is Genus Tulipa.

National bird of Afghanistan

The National bird of Afghanistan is Golden eagle

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Neighbouring countries of Afghanistan

Afghan Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

What you see in yourself is what you see in the world.

There are twenty-five uncaught sparrows for a penny.

Don't show me the palm tree, show me the dates.

Only stretch your foot to the length of your blanket.

No one says his own buttermilk is sour.

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