The Minaret of Jam is an ancient minaret located in Afghanistan's Ghor Province, in the western part of the country. The Minaret is situated in the remote and rugged Hari River valley, within the western part of the Hindu Kush mountain range. It is located approximately 215 kilometers (134 miles) southwest of the city of Herat.
Darul Aman Palac is a three-story-tall palace located in Darulaman, which about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) south-west of the centre of Kabul, Afghanistan. In 2002, the Afghan government announced plans to rebuild the palace. The reconstruction project is being funded by the Japanese government and is expected to be completed in 2023.
The Buddha of Bamiyan refers to the monumental statues of Buddha that were located in the Bamyan Valley in central Afghanistan. The statues were carved into the cliffs of the valley and were considered one of the most significant cultural heritage sites in the world.
Afghanistan is a landlocked country located in South Asia, bordered by Pakistan to the east and south, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north, and China to the northeast. As of 2021, Afghanistan's population is 40.2 million, officially estimated to be 32.9 million.
Kabul is the capital and largest city located in the eastern part of Afghanistan, in the central highlands of the country. It is situated in the Kabul River Valley at an elevation of approximately 1,800 meters (5,900 feet) above sea level. According to 2023 estimates, the population of Kabul was 5 million people.
