FLAGThe design of the flag of Afghanistan is composed of three vertical stripes of equal size, in order from left to right the colors are black, red and green. Then, directly on the red color, which is in the middle between the black and green colors, is the national emblem of Afghanistan. The black color on the flag is the first color. The color black represents the past. The second color, red, “represents the blood shed to liberate Afghanistan from its rulers and the British-Afghan War that occurred in the 19th century.” Green is the color of Islam, but it also represents new hope for the future. The national emblem of Afghanistan which is located directly in the center of the flag contains a mosque, below the mosque is the word "Afghanistan". There is also a date on the coat of arms, the date is the year 1298 (in the Islamic solar calendar) and 1919, when Afghanistan gained independence. The emblem also contains the Shahada. Below the Shahada are the words "Allah Akbar" (God is great). MAP On a map you can find Afghanistan on the Asian continent. Afghanistan has a total of 6 neighboring countries. The six countries are China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and last but not least Uzbekistan. Afghanistan is surrounded by land and is a mountainous country. It has the right to be located in Central Asia. Afghanistan connects South and East Asia with Central and West Asia. “It is the 41st largest in the world by size.” The history of Afghanistan. In the years 1838 to 1842, the British armies attacked. King Shah Sharjah was killed in 1842. British and Indian troops were massacred during the retreat from Kabul. In 1878-1880 the Second Anglo-Afghan War broke out. An agreement therefore gives Britain control of Afghan foreign affairs. In 1919 A...... middle of paper...... World map "Where is Afghanistan". Np, nd Web. May 14, 2014. “Profile of Afghanistan – Timeline.” BBC News. Np, nd Web. May 14, 2014." Afghanistan." Practical travel information on money and costs in. Np, nd Web. May 15, 2014. “Afghanistan: Language, Culture, Customs, and Etiquette.” The Translation Agency for a complete professional translation service. Np, nd Web. May 18, 2014."Food in Afghanistan."Afghan food, Afghan cuisine. Np, nd Web. May 20, 2014."Afghan clothing - culture site of Afghanistan." Afghan Clothing: Afghanistan Culture Site. Np, nd Web. May 20 2014.