- Buddha statues

- Minaret in Jama

- Hindu Kush Mountains

- The Taliban and Osama bin Laden (unfortunately)

- Numerous wars and conflicts

- Beautiful rugs

- Catalog of brass

- Tea

In Afghanistan, there is an extremely diverse climate. There are four seasons, although summers are very hot, while winters tend to be cold. In summer, the lowest temperature in the cities can be as high as 50 degrees Celsius, and the large temperature variation between day and night also not conducive to visit this country. Summer storms are also markers. during the winter the temperature often drops below freezing, and snow covers most of the country.

Best to visit Afghanistan in the spring, ie from April to June. Then the temperature is milder, everything blooms, the problem can only be melt, and therefore impassable roads. A good season to come to Afghanistan is also a fall, ie the period from September to early November, when the climate is dry and all the fruits ripen. The best time for an expedition into the mountains is winter there then there is a nice cool weather.

Afghanistan is an architectural history of past centuries, where you can find: Buddhist stupas and monasteries, arches, monuments, winding Islamic minarets, temples and forts. For the most beautiful buildings are m.in. minaret of Jama and complex of temples carved into the rock in the Bamian Valley (UNESCO world heritage site.)

As for literature, it is the most popular form of poetry, created in Dari and Pashto language for many centuries. Poems traditionally celebrate the heroic virtues of romantic love and religious devotion. The most important poet who was writing in Pashto was Kaushal Khan Khattak, the seventeenth-century chief and warrior, who also created works of philosophical and medical. Turkish poems such as Koblandy Kudatkybilik and are also happy to read. To be the national epic of Afghanistan is considered Shahnama (Book of Kings), written in the tenth century by the poet Firdausi. Contemporary literature is based primarily on changes occurring in today's dawn, especially in how they shape contemporary Afghans. Gawędziarstwa ancient art flourishes in Afghanistan, also because of increasing illiteracy. The ongoing practice of the centuries-old narrative tales, often accompanied by music, is a highly valued art form. In this way, the folklore becomes a bridge between past and present. Tale for all aspects of Afghan life and often teach traditional values and behaviors. They are also the main form of entertainment for the whole society.

Afghan national sport, cultivated mainly in the northern part of the country is "buzkashi" - a game in which two teams on horseback trying to drag a headless goat on the box marked. Afghans also play polo and "ghosai, group sports like wrestling.

Afghanistan is a country of Muslims. Most are Sunni Muslims, there are as many as 80%, Shi'a 19%, while the remaining 1% are, inter alia, the followers of Hinduism, and others.

Outside Kabul, Afghans are still very tribal society. Religion and tradition always go hand in hand, strictly enforced by the division of roles between men and women and the family is the main value in society. Afghan women in all parts of Afghanistan wear burqas or chadori, except for some women in Kabul, which more often wear the headscarf, dress costumes typical of the Middle East. Tourism should walk in long trousers, skirts lu, to avoid discovering the body, and outside Kabul is also recommended for head scarf. Homosexuality is illegal, like alcohol, pork and drugs. Shaking hands in greeting is accepted but a more traditional way is to rub the nose (nose-rubbing). Behind it is considered rude to show the soles of shoes. You should also avoid visual contact between women and men. Remember also: the farther south the people are more conservative.

Turkic languages (primarily Uzbek and Turkmen) 11%, 30 minor languages (primarily Balochi and Pashai) 4%, a significant proportion of bilingualism

28.1%

Polish citizens are covered by the visa requirement. Before leaving, you should obtain a visa at the Embassy of Afghanistan. As a rule, not be granted visas at border crossings.

Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

st. Goplańska 1, 02-954 Warsaw

tel. 88 55 410, fax 88 56 500

Internet: www.afghanembassy.com.pl

Polish Embassy in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

Ambassador: Maciej Lang

Afghanistan, Kabul, Khart-e Seh, 10 Maghzan Street

Tel.: No Phone. on call: 93 797 367 469 798 292 93 170 93 797 329 Fax: none

kabul.amb.sekretariat @ msz.gov.pl

www.kabul.polemb.net

No obligation meldunkowego.

Can not be exported without a permit: antiques, carpets, furs, films.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs that the Polish Embassy in Kabul does not perform consular functions until further notice.

Sanitarnoepidemiologiczne problems and insufficient medical care (lack of medical personnel, medicines and basic hygiene) pose a real threat to health. Before traveling to Afghanistan should seek the advice of medical services in the country as to the required immunizations.

Before coming to Afghanistan, it is necessary to take out personal insurance, with an option to transport a patient for treatment in another country.

In some areas there is a risk of malaria in Afghanistan. Tuberculosis is common. A major problem is the diseases such as infectious hepatitis, leishmaniasis (white leprosy), dengue, typhoid fever, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, cholera and respiratory infections increasing in periods of dry summer months. Widespread contamination of water with chopsticks E. Coli causes frequent and chronic stomach poisoning.

In view of the continuing tense internal situation in Afghanistan and its associated serious threats to the security of foreigners residing there, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly advises against Polish citizens traveling to that country.

Afghanistan is still a specific threat of terrorist attacks on the ground, as well as criminal. In addition to citizens of countries targeted by anti-terrorist coalition forces and the bombings may continue to any place of assembly, international institutions, agencies and aid organizations and UN humanitarian missions, as well as hotels, visited by the foreigners. Due to the remnants of war (mines, bombs, etc.) should avoid travel on the roadsides and unfamiliar areas, especially outside of Kabul city. Not recommended for travel outside urban areas controlled by the central authorities of Afghan and coalition forces against terrorism, if it is not necessary for important reasons, professional and business. Particularly frequent terrorist incidents and threats of war and a criminal record in the southern and eastern provinces of Afghanistan. Increasing the presence of Polkiego Military Contingent in Afghanistan since spring 2007. has increased the danger for Polish citizens, who may be vulnerable m.in. the kidnapping.

After the terrorist attacks on New York on 11 September 2001, the U.S., NATO and the anti-Taliban Northern Alliance declared war on the Taliban for harboring Osama bin Laden, responsible for these attacks. Under the auspices of the UN established a plan for political reconstruction of Afghanistan, including a constitution and democratic elections, President. In December 2004, Hamid Karzai became the first democratically elected president of Afghanistan. Re-elected in 2009. Despite moving to build a stable central government, the Taliban continues to reactivate and continue to pose a threat, especially in southern and eastern provinces.

When you take pictures or video clips to be used with caution. Although most Afghans willingly poses for a photo shoot, however, women can lead to trouble, and even to threats from family members. It is worth to make sure that the person consents to the photograph. The authorities also maintain a ban on photographing military installations, government buildings and offices of members of the administration.

Pose a high risk of occurring venomous animals, including snakes, spiders, scorpions, and solfugi skolopendry.

Afghanistan borders:

-Pakistan

-Turkmenistan

-Tajikistan

-Iran

-China (border crossing closed)

National airline is Ariana Afghan Airlines (FG). The international airport is Kabul International Airport (KBL), it is 16 km. from the city. The airport was largely destroyed during the conflict in 2001, but is now rebuilt and functioning. Most calls are from Kabul from Dubai, which is a good option for people traveling with Europu. A good option is to travel from Delhi or Islamabad.

International airlines in Afghanistan:

• AirArabia (G9; 079 095 9700; www.airarabia.com; hub Sharjah International Airport) Flights Suspended at the time of research.

• Ariana Afghan Airlines (FG; 020 2100 271; www.flyariana.com; hub of Kabul International Airport)

• AzerbaijanAirlines (J2; 070 296 914; www.azal.az; Hub Airport Heydar Aliyev, Baku)

• Indian Airlines (IC; 079 9308 303; www.indian-air lines.nic.in; hub Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi)

• Kam Air (RQ; 020 753 2301; www.flykamair.com; hub of Kabul International Airport)

• Pakistan International Airlines (PK, 020 2203 500; www.piac.com.pk; hub Islamabad International Airport)

Buses run regularly between Jalalabad and Peszewarem in Pakistan. In addition, between Herat and Mashad, Iran. Afghan Buses are often checked by border due to widespread smuggling of drugs, and should expect delays.

Most roads are in very poor condition. Drivers do not comply with technical standards or rules of the Highway Code. Shall not apply to vehicle insurance. In the event of an accident may be an additional risk of aggressive behavior of the local participants of the event. For security reasons, in connection with numerous cases of kidnappings of foreigners and the roads podkładanymi explosive devices, it is recommended not to use the land transport for travel between the regions of the country (and particularly the way Kabul - Kandahar and other trails in the south and east of Afghanistan). Moving between the big cities there easier routes. They are served by several local airlines, including national carrier in the "Ariana" and a special UN agenda UNHAS. There are several routes to Afghanistan, but remember that after the conflict in 2001, nearly 80% of roads and bridges were destroyed, and the process of reconstruction is very slow:

• In Peshawar in Pakistan through the Khyber Pass to Jalalabad, in the East.
• In Quetta, Pakistan to Kandahar, in southern.
• In Mashad, Iran to Herat in the West
• From Uzbekistan to Mazar-e Sharif in the north
• From Tajikistan to Konduz, in the north west.

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Currently, the British government discouraged its employees organized flights by Ariana Afghan Airlines or Kam Air because of the suspicion on the safety

Aircraft between Kabul and major cities (Kandahar, Herat and Mazar-e Sharif) fly at a different frequency.

Travelling minibuses and buses is the most popular form of travel in the country, but they are uncomfortable and crowded, but we get them almost anywhere.

Taxis

There are two types of taxis: Private and Shared. Taxis are yellow, price should be fixed before the course. Shared taxis are more expensive than buses, the fare is fixed and runs between two points

The first public Internet service was opened in Kabul in late 2003, several post offices has also been connected to the Internet.

Lack of information on the operation of the mail.

Afghani (AFN) = 100 puls

The banking system in Afghanistan is being organized. Bank cards or traveler's checks are not respected in practice outside the centers of large cities it is common practice Bringing financial means to stay in cash (USD, EUR). The recent situation has improved, but still not be able to rely on the use of cashless payment systems.

- Hats

- Carpets

- Goods made of copper, bronze, brass

- Reasonable quantity of tobacco for personal use only

- Any quantity of perfume

- The camera - only with permission!

Only in Kabul, you can find several places to a standard similar to the western. Outside Kabul is rather low standard of. You can stay at the "tea house" for a very low price.

Afghan cuisine is based mainly on rice and sharp spices, has something of the Indian cuisine. Naan bread is eaten as a supplement to each meal. Kabul's restaurant offers a variety of traditional cuisine from both the Afghan and international cuisine restaurants.

Please note that we j right hand!

• Pulao (rice steamed with raisins and carrots, usually served with meat, vegetables or beans).

• Qabli pulao (a popular variant of pulao, served with lamb, sometimes wrongly called Kabuli pulao).

• Shorma (soup).

• Afghans eat lots of seasonal fruits, especially melons from Mazar-e Sharif and Maymana, grapes and pomegranates from Kandahar, and oranges from Jalalabad.

• Tea

• Dugh (yogurt with rose flavor with salt.)

Service is usually included.

• Minaret and archaeological monuments of the city Minaret of Jam (endangered)

• Cultural landscape and archaeological sites in the valley of Bamian (endangered)

• Hindu Kush Mountains

• Bamiyan

• Kabul

• Herat

• Mazar-e-Sharif

• Jalalabad

The National Museum in Kabul

• February 15 Liberation Day.
• February 26-Maulud Roze (The Birth of the Prophet)
• March 21 Navruz (Persian New Year)
• April 18 Liberation Day.
• April 28 Revolution Day; Loss of the Muslim Nation.
• 1 May Labour Day
• 19 August National Day.
• 10 September - 11 September Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)
• 16 November - 17 November Eid-al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice)

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