Weather
Although the weather in Afghanistan changes, where ever you are. Some places are cold, while some others are hot. Jalalabad, Qandahar, and Khost are one of the most hottest places in Afghanistan. Their temperature in Spring is usually around 30°C, and in Summer, it can reach 40°C, and sometimes over 40. In Winters, they are around 10°C Although Bamian is the coldest place in Afghanistan. It has a temperature of about 10°C in Spring, 15°C in Summer, 10°C in Autumn, and it freezes at 0°C in Winter. The winter-nights in Bamian are extremely cold! (around -30°C) The capital Kabul, has a temperature of about 30°C in Summer, 20°C in Spring, 15°C in Autumn, and 5°C in Winters. The winter-nights are around -10°C, and the summer-nights around 10°C. Snow is usually in Winters, especially in Bamian. Rain is a lot in Jalalabad, but at least it is very hot there. Badakhshan is another cold place.
Kandahar or Qandahar
Politics
Afghanistan is divided into 34 provinces.
Afghanistan – Guide with tips for your holiday
Afghanistan is a relatively dry land, the annual average rainfall are in the country at about 300 millimeters. During the dry areas less than 100 millimeters receive recorded the highest annual precipitation Mountains until approximately 1 300 millimeters. The main rainy season lasts from October to April. In the deserts and the arid plains, it is often to sand storms.
The vegetation of the country about the training of climatic zones. The plant world is like Afghanistan, both those of Tibet and the Himalayan region as well as those of the plains and deserts of the Middle East. Cedar, pine and other coniferous forests at altitudes between about 1 800 meters and 3 700 meters encountered. Because of deforestation, the forests only 3 percent of the country’s territory. At lower altitudes there are shrubs and trees such as hazelnuts, pistachio, ash, juniper and Tragacanth. Below 900 meters, the vegetation consists mainly of herbs and shrubs.
Especially in the low-lying plains, the naturally occurring fauna through colonization and agriculture have largely. Among the native species include the large carnivores brown bear, wolf, snow leopard, jackal and Streifenhyäne gold and other mammals are remarkable Bezoarziege, Kropf gazelle and white-tailed porcupine. In Afghanistan, about 380 birds were detected, about 200 as breeding birds. Birds of prey include several species of eagles (hawk, sea, stone and imperial eagle) and vultures (goose, monasteries and Egyptian vulture) represents.
Among the ecologically interesting areas include remnants of the traditional hunting grounds, three welfare areas and a national park, but never had an official status. Before the civil war, he was supported by the Ministry of Forestry and the Afghan Tourism Organization jointly administered. Then arose plans for the creation of various protected areas, and with the support of Iran took place employee training instead. In the seventies, the country received international assistance from the United Nations and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). These organizations created environmental studies and strategies for biodiversity. 1991 there were two areas of welfare and the National Protected Areas recognized, but little or were not worthy of protection. The remaining parts of the original forest represent potential future nature reserves dar. Afghanistan has international agreements on endangered species, environmental changes, disposal of waste at sea and nuclear tests signed.
European influence and the creation of the state of Afghanistan
During the nineteenth century, following the Anglo-Afghan wars (fought 1839–42, 1878–80, and lastly in 1919) and the ascension of the Barakzai dynasty, Afghanistan saw much of its territory and autonomy ceded to the United Kingdom. The UK exercised a great deal of influence, and it was not until King Amanullah Khan acceded to the throne in 1919 that Afghanistan re-gained complete independence over its foreign affairs (see “The Great Game”).
During the period of British intervention in Afghanistan, ethnic Pashtun territories were divided by the Durand Line. This would lead to strained relations between Afghanistan and British India – and later the new state of Pakistan – over what came to be known as the Pashtunistan debate. The longest period of stability in Afghanistan was between 1933 and 1973, when the country was under the rule of King Zahir Shah.
Panjshir Valley
The lush green of the Panjshir Valley is the spiritual home of the Northern Alliance. The valley stretches for 100km (62mi) to the Anjoman Pass and offers great potential for trekking. Ahmad Shah Massoud, the formidable mujaheddin leader, is buried here in a small green-domed mausoleum, which has stunning views over the valley.
In 2006, construction started on a ritzy new mausoleum for Massoud. His green shrouded tomb is already installed inside.
When to Go
Check the political climate as well as a weather forecast: it’s essential to know what’s happening in Afghanistan before planning a trip.
Afghanistan has four distinct seasons. There’s fine weather in spring (March to May) and the country blooms, but rain and melting snow can make many roads difficult to traverse. Summer (June to August) can be blisteringly hot everywhere except the mountains – Herat, Mazar-e Sharif and Jalalabad all swelter, but Kabul and Bamiyan enjoy pleasant, cool nights. Autumn (September to November) is one of the best times to visit, as there is pleasant, dry weather and plenty of delicious Afghan fruit. From the end of November, winter sets in, and snow is common across much of the country. Travel in the mountains is particularly tricky at this time.
Kābul
Kābul (Persian: کابل, IPA: [kə'bʊl]) is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan, with an estimated population of approximately three million. It is an economic and cultural centre, situated 5,900 feet (1,800 m) above-sea-level in a narrow valley, wedged between the Safed Koh mountains and the Kabul River. Kabul is linked to Ghazni, Kandahar, Herat and Mazar-e Sharif via a long beltway (circular highway) that stretches across the country. It is also linked by highways with Pakistan to the southeast and Tajikistan to the north.
Kabul’s main products include munitions, cloth, furniture, and beet sugar, but, since 1978, a state of nearly continuous war has limited the economic productivity of the city.
Kabul is over 3,000 years old. Many empires have long fought over the city, due to its strategic location along the trade routes of Southern and Central Asia. In 1504, Babur captured Kabul and used it as his headquarters until 1526, before his conquest of India. In 1776, Temor Shah Durrani made it the capital of modern Afghanistan.[3] The population of the city is predominantly Persian-speaking
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت, Persian: جمهوری اسلامی افغانستان), is a landlocked country that is located approximately in the center of Asia. It is variously designated as geographically located within Central Asia,[3][4] South Asia,[5][6] and the Middle East.[7][8][9] It has religious, ethno-linguistic, and geographic links with most of its neighboring states. It is bordered by Pakistan in the south and east,[10] Iran in the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in the north, and China in the far northeast. Afghanistan also shares a small land border in the extreme northeast with the disputed Northern Areas of Jammu and Kashmir claimed by India but currently administered by Pakistan. The name Afghanistan means the “Land of Afghans.”
Afghanistan is a culturally mixed nation, a crossroads between the East and the West, and has been an ancient focal point of trade and migration. It has an important geostrategical location, connecting South, Central and Southwest Asia. During its long history, the land has seen various invaders and conquerors, while on the other hand, local entities invaded the surrounding vast regions to form their own empires. Ahmad Shah Durrani created the Durrani Empire in 1747, with its capital at Kandahar.[11] Subsequently, the capital was shifted to Kabul and most of its territories ceded to former neighboring countries. In the late 19th century, the state of Afghanistan was created as a buffer state in “The Great Game” played between the British Indian Empire and Russian Empire.[12] On August 19, 1919, following the third Anglo-Afghan war, the country regained full independence from the United Kingdom over its foreign affairs.
Since the late 1970s Afghanistan has suffered continuous and brutal civil war, which included foreign interventions in the form of the 1979 Soviet invasion and the recent 2001 US-led invasion that toppled the Taliban government. In late 2001 the United Nations Security Council authorized the creation of an International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). This force is composed of NATO troops that are involved in assisting the government of President Hamid Karzai in establishing the writ of law as well as rebuilding key infrastructures in the nation. In 2005, the United States and Afghanistan signed a strategic partnership agreement committing both nations to a long-term relationship. In the meantime, multi-billion US dollars have also been provided by the international community for the reconstruction of the country.
