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A Guide to Afghanistan

Afghanistan is a country which is in Central Asia and south Asia referred to Heart of Asia, A Country with one Nation but with different ethnics, there is brother hood with one culture, is predominantly mountainous with plains in the North and the southwest, which are separated by the Hindu Kush Mountain range.




Culture:

Afghanistan has beautiful and historic Culture; Family is the mainstay of Afghan society and families are often headed by a Patriarch. Afghan culture is described as a hospitality, the provision of sanctuary to those seeking refuge, Afghan are largely connected to the culture of Central Asia.


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Cloths:

Afghan clothing for both men and women typically consists of various forms of Shalwar Kamiz, especially Perahan Tunban, another popular dress is the Chapan which acts as a coat. The Karakul is a hat made from the fur of a specific regional breed of sheep, The Pakul is another traditional hat originating from the far east of the country, The Mazari hat originates from northern Afghanistan,



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Architecture:

The nation has a complex history that has survived either in its current cultures or in the form of various languages and monuments. Afghanistan contains many remnants from all ages, including Greek and Buddhist stupas, monasteries, monuments, temples and Islamic minarets. Among the most well-known are the Great Mosque of Herat, the Blue Mosque, the Minaret of Jam, the Chil Zena, the Qala-i Bost in Lashkargah, the ancient Greek city of Aikhanum . Bagh E Shahi which is build in 1920, Royla Park Nangarhar, and the Emirs Garden in 19th Century,




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