Afghanistan - Origin and history of the name - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Afghanistan: Encyclopedia - Afghanistan
Afghanistan (Pashtu/Dari-Persian: افغانستان, Afğānistān) is a country at the crossroads of Asia. Usually placed in Central A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 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...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 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...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - History
Main article: History of Afghanistan Afghanistan exists at a unique nexus-point where numerous Eurasian civilizations have interacted and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 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...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 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...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 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 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Culture
Main article: Culture of Afghanistan Afghans display pride in their country, ancestry, military prowess, and above all, their independenc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 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 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 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 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Afghanistan: Encyclopedia Ii - Afghanistan - Subdivisions
Afghanistan is divided into 34 provinces (velayat) which are further divided into districts. Main article: Provinces of Afghanistan Main ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 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...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 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...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 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...   » Read the article