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Afghanistan

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

CapitalKabul
RegionSouthern Asia
CurrencyAFN
Official languagesDari, Pashto, Turkmen
Access to the seaNo
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Kabul

Kakrak

Kabul
Afghanistan · City or town

Kabul

Kabul is Afghanistan’s capital. Official advisories include the city in a volatile security situation and recommend postponing tourist travel for now.

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Kakrak
Afghanistan · Place of interest

Kakrak

Kakrak, southeast of Bamiyan, preserves caves linked to a later complex, with fragments of a monumental figure and painted decoration. Travel should be postponed while official advisories continue to discourage travel to Afghanistan.

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Afghanistan, Kabul and the facts to check before travelling

Afghanistan is a landlocked country in South Asia. These reference points help locate Kabul and identify the country’s languages and currency, while making clear which details should be checked before planning.

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Afghan textile from a museum collection, used as cultural context. Practical guides

Afghanistan requires postponing any tourist travel for now

Current consular advisories agree: this is not a destination for tourism. The prudent decision is to postpone the trip and review official sources before reopening any plans.

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Technical documentation of an earthen archaeological wall. Practical guides

Bamiyan brings together eight archaeological sites, and the journey must wait

The Bamiyan Valley demands looking beyond the Buddhas’ empty niches: it brings together caves, fortifications and historical layers worth understanding while any tourist travel remains strongly discouraged.

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