Afghanistan
in Southern Asia
Asia

National active POI Bordering countries
Country Quickfacts
Currency and Currency Code:
Afghani - AFN
Spoken languages:
Persian, Pushto, Uzbek, Turkmen
Local electricity:
220 V - 50 Hz (plugs: C, F)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
ISO 2-Letter code:
AF
Internet top level domain:
.af
Country phone prefix:
+93
Local Time (capital):
Timezone:
UTC/GMT offset: hours

Map of Afghan Unesco Heritage Sites

Click any of the markers above to learn more about the corresponding heritage site and learn more about Afghanistan in Asia. The list below is ordered by name. The oldest site is Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam. On the list since 2002. The youngest site is Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley. On the list since 2003.

Name Since
Cultural Landscape and Archaeological Remains of the Bamiyan Valley
The cultural landscape and archaeological remains of the Bamiyan Valley represent the artistic and religious developments which from the 1st to the 13th centuries characterized ancient Bakhtria, integ...		 2003
Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam
The 65m-tall Minaret of Jam is a graceful, soaring structure, dating back to the 12th century. Covered in elaborate brickwork with a blue tile inscription at the top, it is noteworthy for the quality ...		 2002