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Here's some basic information for you when it comes to travel to Afghanistan...
OFFICIAL NAME
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
CAPITAL
Kabul
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
Pashto, Dari
FLAG
Three equal vertical bands of black (hoist), red, and green, with a gold emblem centered on the red band; the emblem features a temple-like structure encircled by a wreath on the left and right and by a bold Islamic inscription above.
MONEY
Afghani (Af)
TIME
Afghanistan is +4:30 hours ahead of GMT.
ELECTRICITY
Electricity is 230V AC, 50 Hz, as in Australia, Asia and most of Europe.
WEIGHTS & MEASURES
Afghanistan uses the metric system of measurements. Distances are in kilometres, petrol is bought in litres, and food is
weighed in kilos.
SEASONS
For more information on when to visit Afghanistan, click here...
If you're gonna travel abroad, make sure you are prepared... take it from us, travel insurance is an absolute must!
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