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Often invaded, rarely conquered
Bordered by such diverse nations as China and Iran, Afghanistan has endured a long history of invasion and instability. The mountainous geography of the region has historically hindered the unity of its different ethnic groups, but it has also posed a major obstacle to any would-be conquerors.
Afghanistan and Bordering Nations
Country Profile:
- Pakistan | Map
- Iran | Map
- China | Map
- Turkmenistan | Map
- Uzbekistan | Map
- Tajikistan | Map
Map of Asia
Map of Middle East
Political Issues
- Islam Primer
- Terrorism Around the World
- Remembering Sept. 11, 2001
Related Links
- International Terrorism
- Osama bin Laden
- Al-Qaeda
External Links
- Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA)
- RadioAfghanistan.com
- Afghan Info Center
- Maps of Afghanistan from the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection
Below find resources on the people, places, and religion of this region.
Profile: Afghanistan Geography, government, largest cities, and economic statistics
History of Afghanistan The location of Afghanistan has enticed conquerors throughout history . . .
Afghan War The struggle of the Afghan mujahideen against the Soviet army
Who’s Who in Afghanistan Ahmed Shah Massoud to Muhammad Zahir Shah
Who Are the Taliban? The history of Afghanistan’s ruling faction
Taliban Timeline October 7, 2001: U.S. begins bombing . . .
Encyclopedia: Afghanistan Land and people, economy, history, bibliography
Afghanistan: Places, People, Religion
Cities and Regions
- Kabul | Mazar-i-Sharif
- Bamian | Faizabad (Feyzabad)
- Herat | Jalalabad
- Kandahar (Qandahar)
- Khyber Pass
- Badakhshan Province
- Pakistan’s North-West Frontier Province
- Quetta, Pakistan
- Peshawar, Pakistan
Religion and Ethnicity
- Sunni Islam | Shiites
- Ismailis | Sufism
- Afghanistan’s People
- Tajiks
- Pashtuns (Pushtun, Pathans)
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Who’s Who in Afghanistan
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