Directory of Afghanistan Resources

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This category lists sites that provide information about Afghanistan. It includes information about the land itself, the people who inhabit it, and their way of life.

Resources in This Category

• Afghanistan - Surviving in the Mountains

  http://foto8.com/issue02/afghan1.html
  Find captivating images of the people and places of this country and learn a little about life in the mountains.

• Afghanistan for Kids

  http://www.public.asu.edu/~apnilsen/afghanistan4kids/index2.html
  See what Afghan people eat and wear, learn about their crafts, and read a story from the Middle East.

• Afghanistan Online

  http://www.afghan-web.com/
  Offers information on the country's history, culture, geography, and politics. Also includes news, recipes, and biographies.

• BBC News - Country Profile: Afghanistan

  http://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-12011352
  Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news.

• BBC News: Who are the Taleban? (2000)

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/144382.stm
  Tells who these people are, how they come into power, and what they have done since assuming control of the land.

• BBC News: Who are the Taleban? (2008)

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11451718
  The history and background of the Taleban movement that has been staging a comeback in Afghanistan.

• CIA - The World Factbook: Afghanistan

  https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/af.html
  Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.

• Fact Monster - Afghanistan

  http://www.factmonster.com/country/afghanistan.html
  Fast facts and information for kids about the country's geography, government, history, economy, land and people.

• Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Office of the President

  http://www.president.gov.af/
  Official site provides speeches, presidential biography and links to other government websites.

• Lonely Planet - Afghanistan

  http://www.lonelyplanet.com/afghanistan
  Facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of the country.

• Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection - Afghanistan Maps

  http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/afghanistan.html
  Country, city and thematic maps, along with links to maps on other web sites. From the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas.

• The Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, DC

  http://www.embassyofafghanistan.org/
  Official site provides news, information and photos about the country and its culture, tourism, trade and foreign affairs along with consular services.

• U.S. Department of State - Afghanistan Consular Information Sheet

  http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/afghanistan.html
  Offers travel information including Background Notes, entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport.

• Understanding Afghanistan: Land in Crisis

  http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/afghanistan-guide/
  News, maps, photos, and other information on the country from National Geographic.

• US Department of State - Afghanistan

  http://www.state.gov/p/sca/ci/af/
  Country portal offers a map and links to Background Notes, Country Study, the US embassy and the current ambassador, USAID page, press releases, fact sheets, annual Human Rights Reports and other major reports including Industry Market Reports.

• US Library of Congress - Country Study: Afghanistan

  http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/aftoc.html
  1997 country profile provides information about its historical setting, society and environment, economy, government and politics, and national security.

• World Health Organization (WHO) - Afghanistan

  http://www.who.int/countries/afg/en/
  UN health agency provides news, information and statistics on the country's public health issues and services, professional health workers, disease outbreaks, and government legislation and expenditures.

 

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