Afghanistan
- Region
- Asia
- Area
- 652,230 km²
- Capital
- Kabul
- ISO
- AF
What the flag means
In the black, red, and green tricolor, black is said to stand for a troubled past, red for the blood shed for independence, and green for hope and prosperity. The emblem in the center shows a mosque with a mihrab, which marks the direction of prayer.
Fun facts
- FlagAfghanistan is said to have changed its flag design more times than any other country in the 20th century.
- GeographyAfghanistan is a landlocked country with no coastline, and it borders China at the tip of the long, narrow “Wakhan Corridor”.
- CultureThe “Afghan Hound,” a dog breed with elegant long hair, originally comes from the mountainous regions of Afghanistan.
- CultureBuzkashi, the national sport of Afghanistan, is a thrilling game in which riders on horseback fight over a goat.
