{"id":6101,"date":"2023-11-15T19:02:57","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T13:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/?p=6101"},"modified":"2023-11-21T14:05:20","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T08:35:20","slug":"afghanistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/afghanistan\/","title":{"rendered":"Afghanistan and its 66 important Details for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/afghanistan\/#Afghanistan_and_its_Details_Like_Capital_GDP_Currency_Geography_Economy_Defence_Culture_Natural_resources_Habitat_Sports_and_all_you_want_to_know_for_UPSC_PSC_and_Other_Competitive_Exams\" >Afghanistan and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/afghanistan\/#Afghanistan_and_its_Basic_Details\" >Afghanistan and its Basic Details :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/afghanistan\/#Geography_of_Afghanistan\" >Geography of Afghanistan :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/afghanistan\/#Economy_of_Afghanistan\" >Economy of Afghanistan :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/afghanistan\/#Defence_Power_of_Afghanistan\" >Defence Power of Afghanistan :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/afghanistan\/#Cultural_of_Afghanistan\" >Cultural of Afghanistan :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/afghanistan\/#Sports_in_Afghanistan\" >Sports in Afghanistan :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/afghanistan\/#Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_Afghanistan\" >Natural Habitat and wild life of Afghanistan :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/afghanistan\/#Biggest_in_the_Afghanistan\" >Biggest in the Afghanistan :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/afghanistan\/#Brief_History_Of_Afghanistan\" >Brief History Of Afghanistan :<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/afghanistan\/#Ancient_Afghanistan\" >Ancient Afghanistan:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/afghanistan\/#Medieval_Period\" >Medieval Period:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/afghanistan\/#Modern_Era\" >Modern Era:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/afghanistan\/#Recent_History\" >Recent History:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Afghanistan_and_its_Details_Like_Capital_GDP_Currency_Geography_Economy_Defence_Culture_Natural_resources_Habitat_Sports_and_all_you_want_to_know_for_UPSC_PSC_and_Other_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>Afghanistan and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"Flag-of-Afghanistan\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Afghanistan.jpg\" alt=\"Flag of Afghanistan\" class=\"wp-image-6102\" title=\"Flag of Afghanistan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Afghanistan.jpg 940w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Afghanistan-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Afghanistan-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Afghanistan-150x126.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Afghanistan_and_its_Basic_Details\"><\/span>Afghanistan and its Basic Details :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Name of the country<\/td><td>Afghanistan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capital<\/td><td>Kabul<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Independence Day<\/td><td>August 19, 1919<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major religions<\/td><td>Islam (predominantly Sunni)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Currency<\/td><td>Afghan afghani (AFN)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Continent<\/td><td>Asia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Famous cities<\/td><td>Kabul, Kandahar, Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif, Jalalabad<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10 Famous persons<\/td><td>Ahmad Shah Durrani, Burhanuddin Rabbani, Malalai of Maiwand, Ashraf Ghani, Hamid Karzai, Ahmad Zahir, Abdul Ahad Momand, Abdul Rashid Dostum, Hafizullah Amin, Bacha Khan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type of government<\/td><td>Islamic Republic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main wars fought<\/td><td>Anglo-Afghan Wars, Soviet-Afghan War, War in Afghanistan (2001\u20132021)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GDP<\/td><td>$19.29 billion (2020, World Bank)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 popular tourist places<\/td><td>Bamiyan Valley, Herat, Kabul, Mazar-i-Sharif, Band-e Amir<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Afghanistan , Its Capital, Independence Day, Currency, Major religions, Continent, Top 5 Famous cities, Top 10 Famous persons, type of government, main wars fought, GDP, 5 popular tourist places.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_of_Afghanistan\"><\/span>Geography of Afghanistan :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Information<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Geography<\/td><td>Landlocked, mountainous terrain, some plains<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Area<\/td><td>Approximately 652,230 square kilometers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Population<\/td><td>Around 38 million (as of 2022)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mountain Ranges<\/td><td>Hindu Kush, Pamir, Safed Koh, Koh-i-Baba, Spin Ghar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mountain Peaks<\/td><td>Noshaq, Tirich Mir, Istor-o-Nal, Koh-i-Baba, Koh-i-Mondi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rivers<\/td><td>Amu Darya, Helmand, Kabul, Hari River, Panj<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Lakes<\/td><td>Hamun-i-Paktian, Qargha, Ab-i-Istada<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deserts<\/td><td>Dasht-e-Margo, Dasht-e-Khash<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plateau<\/td><td>Bamyan Plateau<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Volcanoes<\/td><td>No active volcanoes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Crops &amp; Vegetation<\/td><td>Wheat, corn, barley, fruits, nuts, cotton<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Beaches<\/td><td>Afghanistan is landlocked and has no coastline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Neighboring Countries<\/td><td>Iran, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nearby Seas\/Oceans<\/td><td>Landlocked; nearest ocean is the Indian Ocean<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length of Coastline<\/td><td>Afghanistan is landlocked and has no coastline<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Natural Resources<\/td><td>Natural gas, petroleum, coal, copper, chromite<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Geography of the Afghanistan, Area in Square Kilometers, Population, 5 Main mountain range, 5 main mountain peeks, 5 Main Rivers, Main lakes, Deserts, plateau and Volcanoes, 5 Main Crops and vegetation, Main Beaches, Neighbouring countries which share boundaries, Nearby Sea and oceans, length of Coast line, top 5 Natural resources.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economy_of_Afghanistan\"><\/span>Economy of Afghanistan :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Information<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Economy<\/td><td>Mixed economy, agriculture and services dominant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major Industries<\/td><td>Agriculture, textiles, mining, telecommunications, construction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Revenue Sources<\/td><td>Agriculture, natural resources, foreign aid, services, industry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10 Companies<\/td><td>Afghan Wireless, Roshan Telecom, Alokozay Group, Azizi Bank, &#8230;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Per Capita Income<\/td><td>Around $2,000 (as of 2022)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Imports<\/td><td>Machinery, petroleum products, food, textiles, processed goods<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Exports<\/td><td>Opium, fruits, nuts, carpets, wool<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Gold Reserves<\/td><td>Estimated at around 20-25 tons<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Economy of the Afghanistan, 5 Major Industries, 5 main revenue sources, top 10 Companies, Per capita income, Top 5 imports, Top 5 exports, Total Gold Reserves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defence_Power_of_Afghanistan\"><\/span>Defence Power of Afghanistan :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Information<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Defence Budget<\/td><td>Varies (data not available for 2023)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Army Personnel<\/td><td>Approximately 180,000 (as of 2022)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Air Force Personnel<\/td><td>Approximately 7,000 (as of 2022)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Navy Personnel<\/td><td>Afghanistan is landlocked and has no navy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Defence Imports<\/td><td>Various weaponry, equipment from multiple sources<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Defence Exports<\/td><td>Data not available for significant defense exports<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Defence of the Afghanistan, Size of Defence budget, Total number of Army Personals, Total Number of Air Force Personals, Total number of Navy Personals, Total Defence Imports, Total Defence Export.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_of_Afghanistan\"><\/span>Cultural of Afghanistan :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Information<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Main Festivals<\/td><td>Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Nowruz, Mawl\u0101y\u0101n\u0101, Jeshyn (Independence Day)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Religious Places<\/td><td>Blue Mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif, Shrine of Hazrat Ali in Mazar-i-Sharif, Herat Citadel, Pul-e Khishti Mosque in Kabul, Shah-e Doh Shamshira Mosque in Kabul<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Arts and Dances<\/td><td>Attan (Afghan dance), Calligraphy, Carpet weaving, Miniature painting, Music (rubab, tabla)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Languages<\/td><td>Pashto, Dari (Afghan Persian), Uzbek, Turkmen, Balochi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Famous Food and Cuisines<\/td><td>Kabuli Pulao, Mantu, Ashak, Bolani, Kebabs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UNESCO Protected Buildings<\/td><td>Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam, Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley, Citadel of Herat, Historic Centre of Kabul, Shahr-e-Gholghola (City of Screams)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cultural, 5 Main Festivals, 5 main religious places, main arts and Dances, Main Languages, Famous food and Cuisines, 5 UNSCO Protected Buildings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sports_in_Afghanistan\"><\/span>Sports in Afghanistan :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Information<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>National Game<\/td><td>Buzkashi (traditional horseback game)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Sports<\/td><td>Football (soccer), cricket, basketball, volleyball<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Athletes<\/td><td>Rashid Khan (cricketer), Rohullah Nikpai (taekwondo), Maria Toorpakai (squash)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Sports Achievements<\/td><td>Qualification for ICC Cricket World Cup, Olympic bronze medal in taekwondo, international recognition of Rashid Khan in cricket<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sports of the Afghanistan, National Game, Main Sports, top athletes, Top Sports Achievements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_Afghanistan\"><\/span>Natural Habitat and wild life of Afghanistan :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Information<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>National Animal<\/td><td>Snow leopard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Bird<\/td><td>Golden eagle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Forests<\/td><td>Band-e Amir National Park, Wakhan National Park<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Recognized Natural Habitats<\/td><td>Pamir Mountains, Hindu Kush, Wakhan Corridor, Kabul Gorge<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Natural Habitat and wild life of the Afghanistan, National Animal, National Bird, Main Forests, Main Recognized Natural Habitats for wild animals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- inside Notes Content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"3136628137\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" 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River<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Forest<\/td><td>The forest cover is limited and not categorized as the biggest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Lake<\/td><td>Band-e Amir<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Biggest in the Afghanistan, Richest Man, Biggest Company, Tallest Building, Tallest Statue, Biggest Bridge, Tallest Mountain, Longest River, Biggest Forest, Biggest Lake.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brief_History_Of_Afghanistan\"><\/span>Brief History Of Afghanistan : <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The history of Afghanistan is incredibly rich and complex, marked by a series of conquests, empires, invasions, and geopolitical changes. Here&#8217;s a concise overview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ancient_Afghanistan\"><\/span>Ancient Afghanistan:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Early Civilizations<\/strong>: Afghanistan&#8217;s history dates back to ancient times when it was a part of the region known as Bactria. It was home to various ancient civilizations, including the Persian Achaemenid Empire and the Greek Empire of Alexander the Great.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buddhist Influence<\/strong>: The region became a center for Buddhist culture, with the famous statues of Buddha in Bamiyan, a significant historical site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medieval_Period\"><\/span>Medieval Period:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Islamic Conquest<\/strong>: Afghanistan witnessed the spread of Islam in the 7th century with Arab invasions. It became a part of various Islamic empires, including the Ghaznavid, Ghorid, and Timurid dynasties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mongol Invasion<\/strong>: The region faced devastation during the Mongol invasions in the 13th century.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_Era\"><\/span>Modern Era:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>19th Century<\/strong>: Afghanistan emerged as a buffer state between the British and Russian empires during the Great Game. It remained independent despite attempts at colonization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>20th Century<\/strong>: Afghanistan gained full independence from Britain in 1919. In the late 20th century, a series of political upheavals, including coups and monarchy changes, marked the country&#8217;s instability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_History\"><\/span>Recent History:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Soviet Invasion<\/strong>: The late 20th century saw Soviet intervention in Afghanistan (1979-1989) leading to a protracted conflict between Soviet forces and Afghan mujahideen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taliban Rule<\/strong>: The 1990s saw the rise of the Taliban, an Islamist group that took control of most of the country, imposing a strict interpretation of Islamic law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Post-9\/11<\/strong>: The 2001 US-led invasion toppled the Taliban regime, leading to a new government and the establishment of a democratic system. However, the country continued to face internal conflicts, insurgency, and challenges in state-building.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout its history, Afghanistan has been a crossroads of civilizations, cultures, and trade routes, which has contributed to its diverse ethnic makeup and complex geopolitical position. The country&#8217;s history reflects a constant struggle for stability, autonomy, and cultural identity amid external influences and internal challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" 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