You've probably heard enough about Afghanistan - on TV, the radio, the internet and even at your hairdressers. In case you're not sure what to believe about this country, here are the simple facts.
If you think football is a rough game, then you're definitely too much of a sissy to play Buzkashi. It's an all-out battle for a goat's carcass that lasts a few hours or even several days.
A huge cleanup is underway after two earthquakes shook eastern Afghanistan on Friday.