Afghanistan
Basic Information:
Official Name: Islamic Republic of AfghanistanPopulation: 25,500,100
Area: 647,500 km2
Capital City: Kabul
Major Religion: Islam (Sunni, Shiite)
Currency: Afghani (AFN)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Time Zone: GMT +4
Current time: 12:25am
Phone Country Dialing Code: 93
Region: Asia
Language: Persian, Dari, Pashtu
Climate ():
Practical Travel Information:
Official Tourism Website: www.embassyofafghanistan.orgElectricity: 220V
Electrical Socket:
Type C
Type F
Travel Cost: $$$ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
- Tomb of King Nadir Shah
- Al-Askari Mosque - It is a Shia Muslim mosque located in the Iraqi city of Samarra. It was built in 944 and houses the remains of the 10th and 11th Shi'ah Imams.
Health Advisory:
- Yellow Fever (Vaccination certificate may be required if coming from infected area)