Afghanistan Country Information

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Afghanistan (the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan) is a landlocked country in southern Asia. It shares land borders with Iran, Pakistan, the People's Republic of China, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

As of 2009. the population of Afghanistan was estimated to be 28,150,000. Approximately 3 million people live in the country's capital, and largest city, Kabul. Kabul is thought to be one of the oldest capital cities in the world, and is believed to have been first established sometime between 2000 BC and 1500 BC. Apart Kabul, Afghanistan contains 13 other cities with populations over 100,000, the largest of which is Kandahar, which has a population of about 450,000.

Map of Afghanistan

After a prolonged period of unrest in the 1970s, Afghanistan has been almost continuously involved in civil war or foreign occupation:

The USSR invaded the country in 1979, and remained there until 1989. During this period, the US backed the Afghanistan resistance movement, known as the Mujahideen.
The Soviet backed Communist regime remained in power until 1992, until it was eventually overthrown by the Mujahideen.
Civil war then broke out been various Mujahideen factions, this fighting peaking in 1994.
The Taliban then began to develop. Eventually they took control of Kabul in 1996, and subsequently most of the country.
Following the 9/11 attacks on the United States, in 2001, a coalition led by the US and Britain began bombing the Taliban, and backed the Northern Alliance in the Afghan civil war. This eventually led to the overthrow of the Taliban regime, and the establishment of a new Afghan government. However, Taliban resistance to both the Afghan government and coalition forces continues to this day.

Afghanistan Country Details

Country Name	Afghanistan
Political Status	Country
Geographic Location	Central Asia
Principal Language	Pashto
Capital	Kabul

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Shrine of Hazrat Ali in Mazir-e-Sharif, Afghanistan

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Afghanistan travel guide 2024: A Guide to Rich Heritage, Hidden Treasures, and Cultural Immersion (Vacation Travel guides)

By JOHN C. Hill

Released: November 24th, 2023
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Afghanistan Travel Guide 2024-2025: ”Travel Tips, Hidden Gems, and Essential Information”

By Caleb Standsalone

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Lonely Planet Afghanistan (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)

By Paul Clammer

Lonely Planet
Released: August 15th, 2007
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Lonely Planet Afghanistan (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)

Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
Brand: Lonely Planet
ISBNs: 1740596420, 9781740596428
EAN: 9781740596428

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Edition: 1
Number of Pages: 244
Author: Paul Clammer
Publication Date: August 15th, 2007
Release Date: August 15th, 2007

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Afghanistan - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

By Nazes Afroz & Culture Smart!

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ISBN: 1857336798
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Number of Pages: 168
Authors: Nazes Afroz, Moska Najib, Culture Smart!
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Afghanistan: A Companion and Guide (Second Edition) (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)

By Bijan Omrani

Released: March 16th, 2011
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Afghanistan: A Companion and Guide (Second Edition) (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)

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ISBNs: 9622178162, 9789622178168
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PartNumber: 310 colour photos, 20 maps

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Edition: Second
Number of Pages: 784
Authors: Bijan Omrani, Matthew Leeming
Publication Date: March 16th, 2011
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Afghanistan Travel Guide 2024: A Guide to Embark on an Epic Journey Through Diverse Realms

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Afghanistan travel guide: "UNVEILING THE SECRETS OF A TIMELESS LAND"

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Afghanistan Travel Guide 2025

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The Big Book of Afghanistan Facts: An Educational Country Travel Picture Book for Kids about History, Destination Places, Animals, and Many More

By James K. Mahi

Released: March 3rd, 2024
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