The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is an Asian state. A significant part of its territory stretches in the Iranian Highlands, among high ridges and intermountain valleys. The massive Hindukush and Vakhansky ridges reach heights of 4000 - 6000 meters, and the highest mountain Naushak - more than 7000 meters above sea level. In the north of Afghanistan spreads the Bactrian Plain. The country has many sand deserts. Registan, Garmsir, Dashti Margot. The largest rivers are the Amu Darya, Murghab, Gerirud, Helmand, Kabul. The Kabul River flows into the Indus. Many rivers originate on the slopes of the mountains. Melting glaciers feed them during the flood. However, in the middle of summer, rivers become shallow and lost among deserts. The valleys and lakes among the mountain crevices that have retained their original appearance attract tourists and climbers all over the world for their extraordinary beauty.
The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul. This oldest city was founded in 1504. Its founder is Babur. The city is located in the center of eastern Afghanistan, at an altitude of 1800 meters above sea level. It is one of the highest mountain capitals in the world. Its main attractions are mosques. Wazir Akbar Khan, Idgah, SherPur. The city has 583 mosques and 38 houses of worship, as well as Christian and Hindu temples. These numerous historical monuments were created as a result of a mixture of cultures. Afghanistan has long been under the yoke of the rulers of various countries. Greek, Arab, Indian, Iranian and other invaders. The influence of these countries determined the culture of its development. The main periods are pagan, Hellenistic, Buddhist and Islamic. At many mosques there are madrassas.
Destructive wars from ancient times to this day shake Afghanistan. The capital of the historical center is undergoing reconstruction all the time. The fortress of Bala Hisar, built in the fifth century, and then destroyed, is now restored and used under army barracks.
Bahi - the famous gardens of Babur with the Abdurrahman pavilion located there. The National Museum, where the main values of the country were collected. The museum is known for the fact that most of the treasures were plundered by the Taliban. Bamyan Buddha statues, Paghman Valley, Tirich - the world, the mausoleum of the "iron emir". These and other historical sights are offered to travelers by the capital of Afghanistan, Kabul.
The Royal Palace and the Mausoleum of Muhammad Nadir Shah is a modern landmark of Kabul. "Delkush" is translated "as a delight of the heart." The palace building is part of the royal residence complex.
Mayvand Capital Avenue is all riddled with shopping arcades. In the bazaar area there is a traditional abundance of fruits, vegetables, mountains of watermelons and melons grown under the hot southern sun. In almost every district of the city there are many cafes that offer pilaf or barbecue. However, the same food, but much cheaper, can be bought on the streets. Shor Bazaar, Char Chat and many other markets offer tourists Kabul. Afghanistan, like any southern country, succeeds in trade.
Entire labyrinths of narrow streets with all kinds of rows of dukans, shops, shops, stretch through the entire shopping center of the capital. You can buy almost everything here. Food, clothing, shoes, products of local craftsmen, imported goods, poultry, livestock, modern telephones. Thousands of traders and buyers, with the indispensable custom of oriental bazaars, bargain before buying, all this is the exotic trading capital of Afghanistan, Kabul. The old, noisy part shouted with shouts, peddlers, water-carriers, chasers and donkey drivers.
But there is another part of the city, with modern, straight and wide streets borrowed from Europeans. The capital of Afghanistan is waiting for its tourists.