National Flag of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
National emblem of Afghanistan
The emblem of Afghanistan has the inscription of the shahada in Arabic at the top. Below it is the image of a mosque with a mihrab and minbar, or pulpit, within. Attached to the mosque are two flags, taken to stand for flags of Afghanistan. Beneath the mosque is an inscription that states the name of the nation. Around the mosque are sheaves of wheat, and underneath that, the Hijri year 1298 (1919 in the Gregorian calendar), the year Afghanistan gained independence from the British influence.
Father of the Nation : Ahmad Shah Durrani
Founder of the Durrani Empire in 1747, the precursor of modern-day Afghanistan
National Animal : Snow leopard
The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is a species of big cat native to mountainous regions of Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Pakistan, Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
National bird : Golden eagle
The golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is one of best known birds of prey and most widely distributed species of eagle. It is dark brown, with lighter golden-brown plumage on its nape.
National dog : Afghan Hound
National flower Tulip
National tree Afghan pine
National dish Kabuli palaw
National fruit Peach
National sport Buzkashi
