The Ethnic Groups of Afghanistan
The Ethnic groups of Afghanistan INTRODUCTION Afghanistan is a country in Central Asia. The country is located along historic trade routes and those used by militaries during invasions, between Eastern Asia and Western Asia. It, therefore, enjoys a mixture of cultures borrowed from Europe, Eastern and Western Asia. The official languages in Afghanistan are Pashto and Dari. Many Afghans are bilingual. They use proverbs and common sayings in their daily conversation. Spiced rice dishes are a staple in Afghanistan. Tea is an integral beverage in their homes. Afghanistan’s beautiful architecture is seen in its mosques and homes. They practice subsistence farming and also keep livestock. Afghanistan has not conducted an official census since 1979. After a failed attempt in 2008, another census began in 2013 and was expected to take six years before it would be completed. This recent census process will not include questions on language or ethnicity, for fear that the results will...