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Afghanistan (officially the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan (as per ISO); Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت, Persian (Dari): جمهوری اسلامی افغانستان), is a landlocked country at the crossroads of Asia. Generally considered a part of Central Asia, it is sometimes ascribed to a regional bloc in either the Middle East or South Asia, as it has cultural, ethno-linguistic, and geographic links with most of its neighbors. It is bordered by Iran in the west, PakistanPart of the region bordering Pakistan falls in the disputed Kashmir region which is claimed by India in the south and east, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in the north, and the People's Republic of China to the east.
Afghanistan is a mosaic of ethnic groups and cultures, and a crossroads between east and west. An ancient land that has often been plundered, and also a focal point of trade, the region of present-day Afghanistan has seen several invading forces come and go, including Aryan nomads, the Mede and Persian Empires, Greeks and Macedonians, Arabs, Turks, and Mongols. Modern Afghanistan arose as an independent state in 1919, when foreign intervention ceased following the Anglo-Afghan wars. The country's recent history has seen it ravaged by the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan, the rise and fall of the Taliban, and the United States invasion of Afghanistan in 2001.
As a result of these traumatic events, Afghanistan is in a rebuilding phase, as it attempts to reconcile the devastation that constant warfare has created, with a new government that seeks to unify and rebuild Afghanistan. Afghanistan faces numerous problems, ranging from its devastated economy, the return of millions of refugees, continued warlordism, drug trafficking, and a new government that is struggling with the political forces trying to define the sort of country Afghanistan will become in the 21st century.
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RT @Noact2: 1st New Battalion Arrives in Afghanistan - CBSNews: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/12/16/national/main5987340.shtml?tag ...
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RT @Noact2: 1st New Battalion Arrives in Afghanistan - CBSNews: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/12/16/national/main5987340.shtml?tag ...
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Noact2 (Anthony Ching) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:01:52 -0000
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RT @BillHemmer: Rove on Obama and Afghanistan: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704107104574571852549048542.html
RWSparkle (Kathleen McKinley) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:57 -0000
RT @BillHemmer: Rove on Obama and Afghanistan: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704107104574571852549048542.html
US to expand eyes in the sky over Afghanistan|The U.S. military is adding more drones and expanding its video .. http://oohja.com/x3Hkx
mtadude (mtadude) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:56 -0000
US to expand eyes in the sky over Afghanistan|The U.S. military is adding more drones and expanding its video .. http://oohja.com/x3Hkx
USA and co. : the war in Afghanistan can be stopped at Home by dealing with the drugs' pushers, dealers and addicts.
marcelinnz (Charity FootballClub) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:50 -0000
USA and co. : the war in Afghanistan can be stopped at Home by dealing with the drugs' pushers, dealers and addicts.
Video from @jeremyscahill interview today on MSNBC about the coming surge in contractors in #Afghanistan: http://bit.ly/7bEEP8 #peace #p2
RedPlebiscite (Benjamin Silverman) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:29 -0000
Video from @jeremyscahill interview today on MSNBC about the coming surge in contractors in #Afghanistan: http://bit.ly/7bEEP8 #peace #p2
About Afghanistan - Brief description of the country and its food.
Afghan Network Interactive - An excellent source of information about Afghanistan such as geography, flags, and maps.
Afghanistan - Learn about this country's role in the rivalry between the two superpowers.
Afghanistan - A Country Study - Overview of life, history, and culture by the US Library of Congress.
Meta Description: [ Afghanistan: Country Studies - Federal Research Division, Library of Congress ]
Afghanistan - Surviving in the Mountains - Find captivating images of the people and places of this country and learn a little about life in the mountains.
Afghanistan for Kids - See what Afghan people eat and wear, learn about their crafts, and read a story from the Middle East.
Afghanistan Online - Offers information on the country's history, culture, geography, and politics. Also includes news, recipes, and biographies.
Meta Description: [ Afghanistan Online provides updated news and information on Afghan culture, history, politics, society, languages, sports, publications, communities, economy, and much more. The site also has a photo gallery, chat room, discussion board, and an online Kabul Museum. ]
Afghanistan: A Historical Timeline - Provides a concise account of the nation's past, from the time it was conquered by Darius I of Babylonia to the current day.
Afghanistan: Veiled in Fear - PBS special describes what it is like to live in modern-day Afghanistan.
Afghanpedia - Provides detailed information about the land, its history, the people who inhabit it, and their way of life.
BBC News: Who are the Taleban? - Tells who these people are, how they come into power, and what they have done since assuming control of the land.
Meta Description: [ After four years in power, the Taleban are still no nearer to gaining international recognition as the government of Afghanistan, despite controlling 90% of the country.
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CIA World Factbook: Afghanistan - Features a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people.
Cool Planet: Afghanistan - Includes sections on geography, history, people and culture and Oxfam's involvement there.
Meta Description: [ Oxfam GB's website for children and teachers. Index page of material about Afghanistan. ]
Ethnic Groups of Afghanistan - Get details on the Hazara, Pashtun, Uzbeks, and Turkmens of the country.
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Lonely Planet World Guide: Destination Afghanistan - Tells how two decades of war have virtually destroyed what was once a backpacker's paradise. Includes information on the country's history and culture.
MSN Encarta: Afghanistan - Introduces the land and its people. Includes information on the country's past, its current government, and the culture that prevails today.
Pashtun - Learn about this cultural group found in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Time for Kids: No Music, No TV - Explores the changes the Taliban brought to this country when they first took control.
Meta Description: [ New leaders bring strict rules to Afghanistan ]
Time for Kids: Tearing Down History in Afghanistan - Describes the Taliban's efforts to destroy all religious statues in the country.
Meta Description: [ Taliban Islamic group plans to destroy country's statues ]
Time for Kids: Why Afghanistan? - Explores how this poor, drought-ridden country became the main target behind U.S. military strikes in retaliation for the Sept. 11 attacks.
Meta Description: [ This poor country is home to the man believed to be behind last week's attacks ]
Understanding Afghanistan: Land in Crisis - News, maps, photos, and other information on the country from National Geographic.
Meta Description: [ Maps and news on crisis in Afghanistan-with maps of attacks, Northern Alliance and Taliban territories, refugee camps, ethnic groups, and terrain ]
WashingtonPost.com: The Road of Last Resort - An article by David Finkel about the plight of refugees who have abandoned their homes after 22 years of war and a drought. Photographs and slide show.
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