National Symbols of Afghanistan

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.

– Learn about Afghanistan flag color codes and their meanings –

– Further information regarding the symbols and knowledge of Afghanistan can be found in the table of contents –

Country information

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

Rest of the National symbols of Afghanistan 👇

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  Founder
  Ahmad Shah Durrani
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  National dish
  Kabuli pulao
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  National dance
  Attan
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  National dress
  Khet partug and Perahan o tunban
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  National monument
  Mazar-e-Sharif, Shrine of Ali (The Blue Mosque)
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  National anthem
  View Anthem
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  National fruit
  Pomegranate
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  National drink
  Tea and Dugh
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  National colors
  black, red, green, and white
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  National sports
  Buzkashi
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  National tree
  Afghan Pine
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  National poet
  Khushal Khattak
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  National mausoleum
  Timur Shah Mausoleum
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  National archives
  National Archives of Afghanistan
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  National museum
  National Museum of Afghanistan
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  Central Bank
  Da Afghanistan Bank
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  Highest peak
  Noshaq
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  Tallest building
  The Kabul Tower
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  National football team
  AFG
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  Tourism slogan
  N/A
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  Emoji flag
  ????????
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  National airline
  Ariana Afghan Airlines
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  National instrument
  Rabab
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  National hero
  Ahmad Shah Massoud
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  Prime Minister
  Mohammad Hassan Akhund
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  Olympics Committee
  Afghanistan National Olympic Committee
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  Passport
  Passport of Afghanistan
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  Army
  Islamic Army of Afghanistan
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  Air Force
  Afghan Air Force

Neighbouring countries of Afghanistan

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  Pakistan
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  China
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  Iran

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.

Compare Afghanistan with other countries

Compare Afghanistan with its neighbours

• Vs. Pakistan
• Vs. China
• Vs. Iran

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