Topics: Asia : Afghanistan
Afghanistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, covering an area of 647,500 sq.km. It is bounded to the west by Iran, to the south and the east by Pakistan, to the north by Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan and to the north east by the Peoples Republic of China. The geography of Afghanistan is dominated by mountains. The Hindu Kush sweeps down from the north east through the central regions of the country and flattens out into the deserts of the southwest plateau. On either side of the mountains, to the north and to the east, the land is more fertile, and it is in these areas that most agricultural activity takes place.Afghanistan is an Islamic country, with a majority of Sunni Muslims and a minority of Shia Muslims. The ethnic composition of the people is: Pashtu 38%, Tajik 25%, Hazara 19%, Uzbek 6% and various other ethnic groups (Aimaks, Turkmen, Baloch and others) making up the remaining 12%. The official languages of the country are Dari and Pashtu.
Arts and Entertainment
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Business and Economy
Economic Development,
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Education
Educational institutions, programs, and opportunities in Afghanistan, and related educational resources.
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Government
The Government category includes the regional government - presently the Interim Administration led by Hamid Karzai -, websites of embassies and information on Afghan law.
Embassies and Consulates,
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Guides and Directories
Includes directories and comprehensive online guides covering all issues related with Afghanistan.
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Localities
Bamiyan,
Herat,
Kabul,
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Maps and Views
Includes links to maps, photo collections and any other visual representation of the country.
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News and Media
Magazines,
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Science and Environment
Includes information about the natural environment as well as scientific activities specific to the region.
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Society and Culture
This category includes sites that reflect the make up of the countries community: its people, their history and their way of life.
Aid and Development,
Ethnicity,
History,
Issues,
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Transportation
Transportation resources for those traveling to and from, and within Afghanistan.
Airlines,
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Travel and Tourism
Travel Guides,
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