Afghanistan is amazing. Here are some surprising facts

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In this brief video you can find seven little known facts about Afghanistan.

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1. Afghanistan is an ethnically diverse country. There are 14 major ethnic groups, over 40 languages and 200 dialects spoken in country. All 14 ethnic groups are mentioned in the National Anthem.

2. Kabul's history can be traced to the seventh century, although its importance was long obscured by the ancient cities of Ghazni and Herāt. It came to prominence early in the 16th century as the capital of the Mogul kingdom. The tomb of Babur the Great, founder of the Mogul empire in India (1482-1530), is in Kabul, in a beautiful garden near Noon Gun Hill.

3. From roughly the 1930s until the 1970s, Afghanistan enjoyed a period of relative stability. Unified under one ruler, King Zahir Shah, the nation was independent and fairly prosperous. With the British gone, the Afghan people were able to sculpt their own destinies and reaffirm their unique heritage. This all changed in the 1970s. First the king was deposed by his brother-in-law in a bloodless coup. Then, in 1978, the new royal family was murdered, and a communist group seized control of the country.

4. Afghans are the most hospitable people in the world. The Pashtun people, the most numerous ethnic group, still follow an ancient code of honor, the Pashtunwali, which, among other things, require them to show profound hospitality to any visitor, regardless of race, religion, economic or social status. They would even fight to their death to defend a guest of their home.

5. For those who were not aware, it does snow in Afghanistan. A lot. So if you like snow days, snowball fights or the feeling of being the only person in the world, take a stroll through the rolling hills and bask in nature’s chilling beauty.

6. The Bamiyan Cliffs are a UNESCO protected site, with the remnants of Buddhist monasteries carved into the base and the empty space where a large Buddhist statue once stood.

7. Afghans celebrate their new year, Nawroz, on 21 March, the first day of spring. Thousands travel to the northern city of Mazar-e-Sharif to welcome in Nawroz, a pre-Islamic festival. Local strong men raise a great Janda, an Islamic banner, to herald the beginning of spring and the start of the new year. If it is lifted in one smooth motion, it is seen as a good omen for the months to come.

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