Afghanistan is a country located in the heart of south-central Asia. Pashto and Dari, an Afghan dialect of Persian, are both the official languages of Afghanistan. Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan, located high up in a narrow valley between the Hindu Kush mountains, with an elevation of 1,790 metres (5,873 ft) making it one of the highest capitals in the world. Kabul is The city is said to be over 3,500 years old and is known for its gardens, bazaars, and palaces. Kabul's 2021 population is now estimated at 4,335,770.  Please enjoy!   Like Fatima on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/fatima.airan Say Hi at: [email protected]   Chapters: 00:00 Opening 02:41 Tell us about yourself 04:16 Spoken languages in Afghanistan 05:51 How to say ‘Hi’ in Persian 06:59 What might surprise foreigners if they visit Kabul?  07:57 Do people speak English? 08:37 What is the proper outfit for foreigners? 12:09 Kabuljon 13:53 Bone fixing 16:55 A bit about kiting  17:20 Three aspects of your culture to put in a "time box" for the future 19:22 Wedding process in Afghanistan  25:00 What is your favorite place to visit with your family/friends/on your own? 26:12 Having a tour guide 27:31 Your advice to a foreigner about the food and some places to go 30:33 A bit about Bolani and Kabuli palaw/Qabuli pulao 35:00 Misconceptions people have about Afghanistan  37:04 Is it hard to get a visa as an Afghani? 38:30 Best time to visit Kabul 40:56 How to say ‘bye’ in Dari   Links from Fatima: ·         http://www.peak.af/   Photos of Kabul: ·         https://pixabay.com/photos/search/kabul/   Sources: ·         https://www.britannica.com/place/Afghanistan ·         https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabul ·         https://worldpopulationreview.com/world-cities/kabul-population   Music: ·         YouTube music library/Distant Lands - Hanu Dixit ·         https://freemusicarchive.org/search?adv=1&quicksearch=Persia&&   About the podcast: This is Achilovs podcast where we talk about different cities and cultures from all over the world.    My brother and I we love meeting new people and exploring different cultures.    We believe that exploring new cultures is helpful because:   • You will widen your perspective of the world   • You will learn a lot about the humanity and how it differs worldwide   • You will learn a lot about yourself by seeing yourself through others' eyes.   Connect with Achilovs:  Say ‘Hi’ at: [email protected] Visit The Achilovs podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1639330