1. 1. Afghanistan: Geography Located in Central Asia Kabul is the Capital Population 31 Million 34 States
2. 2. Government In September 21, 2014, Ashraf Ghani is elected President of Afghanistan. He hold full power in all parts of the country. Abdullah Abdullah is elected Prime Minister of Afghanistan. He took his office in 29 Sep, 2014 and till Incumbent
3. 3. Cultural Minister Dr. Sayed Makhdoom Raheen was born in Kabul, Afghanistan. He completed Ph. D. in literature from Tehran University. Now he has charge of Culture and Tourism Ministry of Afghanistan.
4. 4. Languages Official Languages Persian = 18 States Pashto = 11 States Non Official Languages Uzbek & Turkmen Balochi Nuristani Pashai
5. 5. Religion Islam is the religion practiced by most Afghans; it is central to Afghans' identity 99% of Afghans are Muslim
6. 6. Afghans: A Diverse People Major Ethic Groups: Pashtun 42% Tajik 27% Other Ethic Groups: Hazara 9% Uzbek 9% Aimak 5% Turkmen 4% Baloch 3%
7. 7. Pashtun People Culture base on ISLAM. Pashtu is the language of the Pashtun. Pashtun men usually wear a Partoog Korteh (Shalwar-Kameez) Choral singing is part of the Pashtun culture. Pushtun never married out of their culture Many Pashtun of Afghanistan are poor agricultural workers.
8. 8. Pashtun Men Young men wears Partoog Korteh (Shalwar-Kameez) & Pakol hat. Old men also wears (Shalwar-Kameez); additional things are the Chapan coat & Turban
9. 9. Pashtun Women Pushtun Women mostly wear Burka when the goes out side to their homes. Pushtun women mostly house wifes and they look-after their families.
10. 10. Pashtun Family Structure Eldest male has authority to extended family. Married sons live in their fathers' households. Old people depend on their children for care and support. Family members share their expenses.
11. 11. Pashtun Jirga System Jirga is a tribal assembly of elders. Powers to take decisions by consensus. It is common among the Pashtun people and, to a lesser extent, other nearby ethnic groups.
12. 12. Tajik People Persian is the language of the Tajik Peoples. Islam is the dominant religion. Educated and Wealthy. Mostly live in Kabul. No specific social structure Tend to adopt of their neighbors
13. 13. Hospitality Afghans are very friendly and hospitable. They serve their guests with Kahwah (traditional green tea). It is obligatory by Islam Second reason for their hospitality is the cultural code.
14. 14. Afghanistan Food National Dish Kabuli Palau Other Dishes: Mosh Palao Shorba (Afghan soup) Do Pyaza Mantu Kofta Kichiri Qorma Sabzi
15. 15. Afghanistan National drinks Chai : A most common tea (afghan green tea). Dugh: (yoghurt flavoured with rose water and salt).
16. 16. Afghanistan Sports Bazkashi National Sport Popular Today are Cricket & Football
17. 17. Attan National Dance
18. 18. Nowruz Tradition Day Farmer's Day, also known as Nowruz, is an ancient annual Afghan festival. It is celebrated both the beginning of spring and the New Year. Corresponds to the first day of the Persian Calendar.
19. 19. Eid al-Fitr (end of Ramadan) Day: After a month of Fasting (Ramadan). Many start out the day by wearing new clothes, and going to prayer. Children usually receive gifts or money called "Eidi". Eid al-Adha Muslims performing the Haj sacrifice a lamb, and the meat is given out to the poor. People visit friends and families, gifts are exchanged, etc. Religious Days
20. 20. Ashura Tenth day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. This is a day of mourning. Remembering the battle of Karbala. Mawlid The 12th day of the Rabi al-Awal in the Islamic calendar. On this day, people celebrate Prophet Muhammad's birthday. Religious Days
21. 21. Afghanistan National Days Afghan Independence Day (19 August) Afghan Independence Day is celebrated in Afghanistan on 19 August to commemorate the Anglo-Afghan Treaty of 1919. The treaty granted complete independence from Britain.
22. 22. Afghanistan National Days Mujahideen Victory Day (28 April) Political holiday on the 28 April each year. It commemorates the day when Mujahideen rebel forces overthrew Mohammad Najibullah's Democratic Republic of Afghanistan in 1992.
23. 23. Historical Places Minaret of Jam: It is located in a remote and nearly inaccessible region of the Shahrak District, Ghor Province, next to the Hari River. Bagh E Babur: It is a historic park in Kabul, Afghanistan, and also the last resting-place of the first Mughal emperor Babur.
24. 24. Historical Places Buddhas of Bamiyan: Two 6th century monumental statues of standing buddha carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley in the Hazarajat region of Afghanistan.
25. 25. Transportation Mostly Buses are used for Public Transport in Cities. In Urban and backward areas of Afghanistan people mostly use horses and camels for their transportation need. Because there in Urban areas no road stricture exits.
26. 26. Agricultural Rural Life Most Afghans live in rural areas. About of the population consists of farmers and nomads. Only 12% of the land, however, is arable
27. 27. Agriculture & Drugs Agriculture land converted to Drugs growing. Because Growing opium poppies is major source of money Afghanistan has been the world's largest producer of raw opium in 1999 and 2000.
28. 28. INDUSTRY: Industry is not well developed. Textiles, and craft industries such as metalwork, jewelry, leather goods, and rugs are the major industries. ECONOMIC FACTS Gross National Product - $18.1 billion - per capita $800 Trade- Imports - $150 million - Exports - $80 million
29. 29. Women Enrolment in Economy Afghanistan Womens are working in a textile industry. Playing their role for a good Economy.
30. 30. Afghanistan Today Challenges New Afghanistan after a long war time has thousand of challenges. Some of these challenges include: Challenges Poverty Education Health Gender equity
31. 31. Poverty At least 2/3 of Afghans live on less than $2 a day Only 23% of Afghans have access to safe water Only 12% of Afghans have access to sanitation Only 6% of Afghans have access to electricity
32. 32. Education 67% of boys go to school, while only 37% of girls do (US Dept of State) Constraints to school attendance: Lack of teachers Distance between home and school Cultural constraints for girls Not enough school buildings (esp. for girls)
33. 33. Health Average life expectancy for Afghans is 42, more than 25 years younger than the average American (World Health Organization) One in four children dies before the age of 5 (USAID) Many Afghans lack access to basic medical care.
34. 34. Gender Equity Women have been a marginalized group in Afghanistan Cultural restrictions lead to difficulty accessing education and health services Only 10% of Afghan women can read and write Yet, Afghan women are important contributors to household income, especially in rural areas
35. 35. Despite these challenges, Afghans remain hopeful about the future Designed by: Mohsin Ummad Khan Presented By: Usman Muneeb Alyas Mohsin Ummad Khan