Introducing a new series:The International Column!
Each week will be dedicated to a country around the world. We will go in alphabetical order, so this week's featured country is Afghanistan.
Afghanistan (known by locals as Afghanestan) is located in the heart of South-Central Asia. More than 30 languages are spoken in Afghanistan, yet only two main languages are recognized: Dari (Afghan Persian) and Pashto (an eastern Iranian language). Kabul, which is the capital of Afghanistan, is the largest city in all of the country.
Fun Facts
- Poetry is a cherished aspect of the Afghan culture. This practice of Afghans storytelling has been happening for more than 1,000 years. In the western city of Herat, every Thursday night is considered “poetry evening”, welcoming men, women, and children to share in ancient and modern verse, hear traditional Herati music, and to take pleasure in sweet tea and pastries through the night.
- The caves of Bamiyan in Afghanistan are home to the world’s first oil paintings.
- Afghans celebrate their new year on March 21, which is also the first day of spring.
- One of the most popular dishes in the country are steamed dumplings known as manti, along with rice cooked in broth called palao.
- Some surprising native animals are the snow leopard, red flying squirrel, corsac fox, and desert hedgehog.
- The rugs in Afghanistan are one of the most popular exports found in peoples homes around the world.
Featured below are pictures from Afghanistan since the 1970 to modern day. Enjoy!
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