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Afghanistan: Encyclopedia - Afghanistan
Afghanistan (Pashtu/Dari-Persian: افغانستان, Afğānistān) is a country at the crossroads of Asia. Usually placed in Central A...
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Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Economy
Main article: Economy of Afghanistan
Although Afghanistan has significant amounts of natural resources, it is a poor country, highly depe...
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Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Economy
Main article: Economy of Afghanistan
Although Afghanistan has significant amounts of natural resources, it is a poor country, highly depe...
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Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - History
Main article: History of Afghanistan
Afghanistan exists at a unique nexus-point where numerous Eurasian civilizations have interacted and...
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Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Education
Main article: Education in Afghanistan
In the spring of 2003, it was estimated that 30% of Afghanistan's 7,000 schools had been seriously...
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Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Origin And History Of The Name
The name of Afghanistan derives from word Afghan. The Pushtuns appear to have begun using the term Afghan as a name for themselves from t...
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Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Demographics
Main article: Demographics of Afghanistan
The population of Afghanistan is divided into a wide variety of ethnic groups largely composed ...
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Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Culture
Main article: Culture of Afghanistan
Afghans display pride in their country, ancestry, military prowess, and above all, their independenc...
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Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Demographics
Main article: Demographics of Afghanistan
The population of Afghanistan is divided into a wide variety of ethnic groups largely composed ...
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Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Origin And History Of The Name
The current name of Afghanistan derives from the alternative name for the Pashtuns: Afghan, being the founders of modern Afghanistan. The...
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Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Politics
Main article: Politics of Afghanistan
Afghanistan is currently led by president Hamid Karzai, who was elected in October of 2004. Before ...
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Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Subdivisions
Afghanistan is divided into 34 provinces (velayat) which are further divided into districts.
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Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Geography
Main article: Geography of Afghanistan
Afghanistan is a land-locked mountainous country, with plains in the north and southwest. The high...
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Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Constitution
Main article: Constitution of Afghanistan
According to the 2004 constitution, Afghanistan is run by a president, who is elected by direct...
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