National Symbols of Afghanistan
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Afghanistan Flag
The National Flag of Afghanistan is a tricolor featuring three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), red, and green. The classical National Emblem is portrayed in white at the center of the flag.
Snow Leopard
The national animal of Afghanistan is the snow leopard. The snow leopard is a sunny cat that lives in Central Asia, Himalayas, and Tibet. Snow leopards are smaller than other big cats. There are dark rosettes on their skin.
Red Tulip
Afghanistan national flower is red tulip because this flower is a symbol of love and purity, which are the two traits of Afghan people.
Golden Eagle
The Golden eagle was chosen as the national bird of Afghanistan because of its long life, great strength, and majestic looks, and also because it was then believed to exist only on this continent. It is dark brown, with lighter golden-brown plumage on its nape.
Pomegranate
National fruit of Afghanistan is Pomegranate. It is the great economic source of the livelihoods of thousands of people.
Mazar-i-Sharif
National monument of Afghanistan is Mazar-i-Sharif (Sharin of Hazrat Ali),
Kabli Pulao
Kabli Pulao is the national dish for Afghanistan. This light and aromatic rice dish with lamb, jewelled with carrots and raisins.