Fun Facts
Peculiar Laws:
In Afghanistan, the Taliban banned women from wearing white socks just in case men found it attractive.... so women, don't wear white socks!
Traditional Foods
Some of their traditional foods are also chief crops such as wheat, barely, maize (corn), rice, milk, and yogurt.
They also tend to serve tea and white sugared almonds as a familiar custom during Afghan festivals.
How to non-verbally greet an Afghanistan native:
People that live in the main cities like Kabul and Mazar know that handshakes are common in the western world, so you could shake hands with men.
But women rarely make contact with other men, so they usually place their hand on their chest to greet people.
But, in rural areas, men often hug one another, whereas women do they same as the women would in the main cities, a touch of their hand to their chest.
On the other hand, when a women greets a women they will usually hug one another.
What Side of the Road do the People of Afghanistan Drive on you may ask:
They drive on the right side of the road just as we would in America.
Traditional Clothing:
In Afghanistan the Pashtun dress is the traditional clothing of women Afghanistan and Pakistan, usually worn during special events such as festivals.
The traditional male dress in Afghanistan includes the Khet partug.
The female clothing is the firq and partug /Shalwr. This has also been adopted by Iran.
The female dress has been westernized in Syria, Morocco,and Islam.
In Afghanistan, the Taliban banned women from wearing white socks just in case men found it attractive.... so women, don't wear white socks!
Traditional Foods
Some of their traditional foods are also chief crops such as wheat, barely, maize (corn), rice, milk, and yogurt.
They also tend to serve tea and white sugared almonds as a familiar custom during Afghan festivals.
How to non-verbally greet an Afghanistan native:
People that live in the main cities like Kabul and Mazar know that handshakes are common in the western world, so you could shake hands with men.
But women rarely make contact with other men, so they usually place their hand on their chest to greet people.
But, in rural areas, men often hug one another, whereas women do they same as the women would in the main cities, a touch of their hand to their chest.
On the other hand, when a women greets a women they will usually hug one another.
What Side of the Road do the People of Afghanistan Drive on you may ask:
They drive on the right side of the road just as we would in America.
Traditional Clothing:
In Afghanistan the Pashtun dress is the traditional clothing of women Afghanistan and Pakistan, usually worn during special events such as festivals.
The traditional male dress in Afghanistan includes the Khet partug.
The female clothing is the firq and partug /Shalwr. This has also been adopted by Iran.
The female dress has been westernized in Syria, Morocco,and Islam.
This is an example of what a Pashtun dress might look like
What Makes a Family in Afghanistan:
The family is a mainstay in Afghan society. There are extremely close bonds that exist within the family.
Families also usually consist of several generations of relatives.
The families are headed by the oldest man. They live together and form a self-sufficient group.
Men work in the fields alongside with women during harvest season to make sure they make the most of that year's harvest.
How do People get Around in Afghanistan:
Most people hitch hike, take a taxi, or even walk to their destination, regardless of how long it will take them and how far it is.
Snared Taxi- a main form of road transport around Afghanistan, and it operates on the same as a taxi in New York would.
What Would be Considered a Rude Gesture:
Burping and spitting in public would both be considered insulting.
Pounding your fist into your palm and stroking the beard or chin would be viewed as a signal for revenge....don't do any of this in Afghanistan.
What is the Tallest Building in Kabul, Afghanistan:
The family is a mainstay in Afghan society. There are extremely close bonds that exist within the family.
Families also usually consist of several generations of relatives.
The families are headed by the oldest man. They live together and form a self-sufficient group.
Men work in the fields alongside with women during harvest season to make sure they make the most of that year's harvest.
How do People get Around in Afghanistan:
Most people hitch hike, take a taxi, or even walk to their destination, regardless of how long it will take them and how far it is.
Snared Taxi- a main form of road transport around Afghanistan, and it operates on the same as a taxi in New York would.
What Would be Considered a Rude Gesture:
Burping and spitting in public would both be considered insulting.
Pounding your fist into your palm and stroking the beard or chin would be viewed as a signal for revenge....don't do any of this in Afghanistan.
What is the Tallest Building in Kabul, Afghanistan:
This is the 18-Story Ministry of Telecommunication, the tallest building in Kabul
If you Traveled to Afghanistan, what would be a nice city to stay in
Herat would be a nice city to visit in Afghanistan because of many factors.
For one, you can see many different sides of Afghanistan all in one city, the more modern side, a more traditional side, and you can even catch a glimpse of rural Afghanistan on the outskirts of the city.
For one, you can see many different sides of Afghanistan all in one city, the more modern side, a more traditional side, and you can even catch a glimpse of rural Afghanistan on the outskirts of the city.
What is the most visited place in Afghanistan:
This is Panjshir Valley, probably, if not the, most visited spot by tourists and is a must see if you visit Afghanistan.
Tourists love it because it is relatively close to Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, and its natural beauty, as you can see, is outstanding.
Nothing can compare to the views you will get when you visit Panjshir Valley.
Tourists love it because it is relatively close to Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, and its natural beauty, as you can see, is outstanding.
Nothing can compare to the views you will get when you visit Panjshir Valley.