Bakery in Herat, Afghanistan

Afghanistan is a landlocked country located in Central Asia. The country is bordered by Pakistan to the south and east, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north, and China to the far northeast. Afghanistan has a population of about 32 million people, making it the 42nd most populous country in the world. The capital and largest city is Kabul. Afghanistan is a unitary presidential Islamic republic with a population of 32 million. Islam is the official religion of Afghanistan, and 98% of Afghans are Muslims. The novel "The Kite Runner" by Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini is set in Afghanistan during the Soviet occupation and civil war of the 1980s and early 1990s. Since then, Afghanistan has been involved in a number of wars, most notably the War in Afghanistan (2001-present). In October 2001, U.S. forces began bombing Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom after the September 11th attacks. In December 2001, a multinational force led by the United States overthrew the Taliban government. Despite significant international assistance and progress toward rebuilding Afghanistan's infrastructure and economy, insecurity remains widespread throughout much of the country.

A bakery is a business that produces and sells baked goods, such as bread, cakes, pastries, and cookies. Bakery products are generally made from flour, sugar, milk, butter, eggs, and yeast. Bakeries can be classified according to the type of product they produce: bread bakeries, cake shops, and pastry shops. They can also be classified according to their size and production method: small independent bakeries, large factory bakeries, and home bakeries. Bakery products are often sold in supermarkets, grocery stores, and specialty shops. Some bakeries also have their own retail outlets. Bakery products are typically made fresh daily and sold the same day. Most bakeries offer a wide variety of breads, including white bread, whole wheat bread, rye bread, and sourdough bread. They also offer a variety of sweet baked goods, such as cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, and doughnuts. Bakery products can be iced or frosted, filled with cream or jam, or simply left plain. Bakery products are often served at breakfast or as a snack. They can also be used as ingredients in other dishes, such as cakes or pies.