School life
In a Afghanistan classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Afghanistan
A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalKabul
- Population~44 million
- Time zoneAsia/Kabul (UTC +4.5)
- CurrencyAfghan afghani (AFN)
Afghanistan, with Kabul marked
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Climate in November: Mild autumn; cooler in the north.
The capital
Kabul
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Afghanistan a bit special.
Hindu Kush Mountains
A giant spine of snow-capped peaks across the heart of Afghanistan
Open lesson
Band-e-Amir
Six breathtaking blue lakes sitting high in the mountains
Open lesson
Wakhan Corridor
A long, narrow finger of land touching four countries
Open lesson
Bamiyan Valley
A red-cliffed valley where ancient carvers left giant niches in the rock
Open lesson
Salang Pass
One of the highest roads in the world, crossing the Hindu Kush
Open lesson
Lapis Lazuli
A deep-blue gemstone that has been prized for 6,000 years
Open lesson
Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson - for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.
Native animals
Wildlife your partner class might know best.
- 🐆
Snow Leopard
The ghost of the mountains - rarely seen, perfectly camouflaged
Open lesson
- 🦌
Bactrian Deer
A graceful deer named after ancient Bactria, now very rare
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Dari
Five questions to ask
Conversation starters
- 01What does your school day look like?
- 02What do you eat at lunch?
- 03What games do you play at break?
- 04What's the weather like today?
- 05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?
What not to assume
Friendly cautions
- ℹAfghanistan has many regions and communities - there is no single experience.
- ℹClimate, food, and traditions can vary widely from one part of the country to another.
Culture
Food, music, sport, festivals.
Food
Music
Sport
Festivals
Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson - what it is, why it matters, fun facts.
Reflection prompts
- “What's something you'd love to share about your school day?”
- “What's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?”
Could your class meet Afghanistan?
Choose Afghanistanwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.