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How Money Moves in Afghanistan: Banks, Sarafis, and International Transfers

info@aboutafg.com (About AFG Editorial Team) — Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Moving money in Afghanistan is a mix of old and new. People use banks, traditional sarafis, and international platforms—each with its own rules, risks, and costs.

Alkhatu: The Female Genie of Hazara Legend

info@aboutafg.com (About AFG Editorial Team) — Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Hazara people say you smell Alkhatu before you see her. By the time her odor reaches you, she is already close. She is a female genie, and the fear she brings is not ordinary — witnesses have been left paralyzed, or struck mute — some never recovering their speech.

Glossary

info@aboutafg.com (About AFG Editorial Team) — Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Last updated: 2026-05-18

This glossary lists English words alongside their equivalents in the local languages of Afghanistan — the everyday words you will encounter when reading about Afghan daily life, institutions, and culture.

We expand this list with every new post. Check back regularly to discover more terms and the context behind them.

Alkhatu

Meaning: Female genie from Hazara legend | Translation: اَلْخَتُو

A female supernatural figure from Hazara oral tradition. She takes the form of a woman — long hair, long nails — and is known for a strong, unpleasant odor that arrives before she does. Encounters with her are said to leave people paralyzed or unable to speak.

Airports in Afghanistan: What Travelers Need to Know

info@aboutafg.com (About AFG Editorial Team) — Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Flying in Afghanistan is practical once you know how the system works. This guide gives you the four core airports, what each one is used for, and the local booking realities that matter most before you travel.

Paid Inner-City Transport in Afghanistan: How It Works

info@aboutafg.com (About AFG Editorial Team) — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In this post, we are talking about paid passenger transport in Afghanistan. It can be divided into three broad categories: air travel, inter-city road travel, and inner-city transport. This post focuses on the third category: the vehicles people use every day inside cities.

In most Afghan cities, urban transport has never worked through fixed timetables, route maps, or formal stations. People usually learn it by habit: where to wait, which vehicle to take, how much to pay, and when a route is likely to move.

Inside the Broken System of Afghanistan's Governmental Schools

info@aboutafg.com (About AFG Editorial Team) — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Afghanistan’s schools are supposed to be sanctuaries of learning — places where young minds grow and futures are built. Yet in many governmental schools across the country, they have become something far different: overcrowded warehouses where teachers rarely teach, students rarely learn, and corruption runs unchecked. For decades, this system has persisted, forcing families to seek private tutoring at great expense, while the public education system crumbles.

This is not speculation — it is the daily reality for millions of Afghan students.

Schooling in Afghanistan: Three Generations, Three Realities

info@aboutafg.com (About AFG Editorial Team) — Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

What does schooling look like across three generations of an Afghan family? From Soviet-era fines for skipping class, to lessons held in animal stalls, to today’s growing private school sector — this is a look at how education in Afghanistan has changed across three generations.

7 Reasons to Love Afghanistan Beyond the Headlines

info@aboutafg.com (About AFG Editorial Team) — Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The name “Afghanistan” might frighten some people — shaped by years of Taliban rule and the global image that era left behind. But if we look at Afghanistan through a lens other than war and politics, this country has many qualities that make it one of the most lovable nations on earth.

Instead of asking why so many Afghans leave their homeland each year, perhaps we should ask: why do so many choose to stay, despite every hardship?

About

info@aboutafg.com (About AFG Editorial Team) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

About AFG is an independent knowledge and culture project.

The goal is to publish useful and reliable content about Afghanistan for anyone searching online, including Afghans looking for practical guidance.

The site welcomes broad topics across Afghanistan and aims to present them in a practical, accessible way.

Topics include culture, food, products and markets, education, migration, travel, daily life, exports and more.

This site is currently English-only and built with Hugo on GitLab Pages.

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info@aboutafg.com (About AFG Editorial Team) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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Afghanistan, Clearly Explained: What to Know Before You Go Deeper

info@aboutafg.com (About AFG Editorial Team) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Afghanistan sits at the meeting point of South and Central Asia, where mountain landscapes, historic trade routes, and diverse communities shape everyday life. This introduction gives you a clear starting point before diving deeper into specific topics.