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Afghanistan
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» 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.
» 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 Online - Offers information on the country's history, culture, geography, and politics. Also includes news, recipes, and biographies.
» Afghanistan for Kids - See what Afghan people eat and wear, learn about their crafts, and read a story from the Middle East.
» 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.
» 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.
» Ethnic Groups of Afghanistan - Get details on the Hazara, Pashtun, Uzbeks, and Turkmens of the country.
» 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.
» Time for Kids: Tearing Down History in Afghanistan - Describes the Taliban's efforts to destroy all religious statues in the country.
» 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.
» Understanding Afghanistan: Land in Crisis - News, maps, photos, and other information on the country from National Geographic.
» 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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