Afghanistan The Flag of Afghanistan Afghanistan's flag has three equal vertical bands of black, red, and green, with a gold emblem centered on the red band. The emblem on the flag features a structure surrounded by a wreath on the left and right sides. An Islamic inscription is above the temple-like structure. Afghanistan News: Deadly blast hits Afghan market At least 21 people are killed by an explosion in Afghanistan's southern province of Uruzgan. Concern over Afghan civilian death toll An alleged US air-strike on a wedding party and a suicide car bombing in Kabul has put the plight of civilians back on the agenda in Afghanistan, the BBC's Martin Patience says. Index: Placenames Around the World