The culture of Afghanistan reflects its ancient roots and position as a crossroads for invading ethnic groups and traditions. Little the Afghans make is unattractive; even common grain bags to carry produce to market are often embroidered to make them more beautiful. A camel caravan of nomads often looks like a circus parade, with the animals decked out in woven finery. The Islamic traditions of fine calligraphy and graphic arts are evoked in the fine filigreed flourishes that decorate many buildings. Poetry and poets are revered. Although the people of Afghanistan may have been sorely stressed by centuries of warfare and a difficult environment, their arts have prospered nonetheless. Afghanistan which is called the crossroad of Central Asia has a history over 5.000 years but it has been always sacrifice of invasion, war and conflict. Afghanistan Religion is Islam & it has a key role in life of Afghan people, Thoes who are following Islam are called Muslims. Afghanistan Government Is an Islamic Republic Government. Afghanistan People are called Afghans or Afghani. Afghanistan food or Afghan food is a unique South Central Asian food with yummy taste. Afghanistan is known from it's food and hospitality to it's beautiful carpets and handmade products to the world. Food recipes of Afghanistan are easy to make with a unique & authentic flavor. Afghanistan Music are including Pop, Classical, Folk, Ghazal, Instrumental or Tak Nawazi which each one has it's own audiance. Afghanistan Films or movies have been reopened it's way to the world after suffering from three decades of conflict. Afghanistan art has ancient history over several hundred years. Restoring the lost arts of Afghanistan. Craft Leather or leather craft has played an important rule in our life. This art of leather working is mostly done by hand to make bags & crafts in most part of the world including Afghanistan. Kite Flying in Afghanistan is really common and it's considered as Afghans national outdoor sport. Afghanistan Clothing especially the traditional clothing is really beautiful with embroidery and unique in design. Map of Afghanistan shows the geographical locations of 34 cities including the capital of each provinces and it's districts. Afghanistan major cities or major provinces are including Kabul, Herat, Mazari Sharif, Kandahar, Jalalabad and a few more. Click this link to learn more about them. Afghanistan Flag contains three stripe colors Black-Red-Green which each color describes a page in the history of Afghanistan. Kabul Afghanistan! Kabul is the capital of Aghanistan with a rich culture, history and heritage over five thousand years. Afghanistan Facts are incluing the geographical location, people, languages, currency etc Afghanistan media and press have been seriously in danger and many Afghan journalists have been killed or kidnapped. Afghanistan Calling Card can be found in any where but a long distance cheap cards with great voice quality is rare. Communications in Afghanistan has widely developed in last 5 years and there are several cell-phone provider companies in the country. Quran and Science, The holy scripture of Muslim's faith has found it's way to science which proofs that Quran is a divine scripture from God to humanity with out any error. Famous Celebrities have found Islam a religion of peace, equality, unity and tolerance. As a result thousands of famous people, scientists and celebrities are joining Islam each year. Convert Stories is a page dedicated to the spiritual journey of thoes individuals from different backgrounds, religions, careers who have joined Islam. Afghanistan sports and games are including Buzkashi, Kite Flying, Football, Cricket, Basketball, Teakwondo, weight lefting etc. Luckily Afghan athletes won several medals in these sports. Afghanistan minerals and natural deposits have been recently identified by international geologists. The deposits of Afghanistan includes, Iron ore, Gold, Copper, Lithium, Cobalt, Niobium & much more Amir Amanullah Khan son of king Habibullah Khan was the great king and ruler of Afghanistan who have achieved the independence of Afghanistan in 1919. There are two Afghan Restaurants in Los Angeles, Khyber restaurant in Reseda & Azeen restaurant in Pasadena los angeles, however there are many restaurants in the Bay Area of Northern California.

• published: 22 Oct 2010
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