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.
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- Afghanistan Online Offers information on the country's history, culture, geography, and politics. Also includes news, recipes, and biographies.
- 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.
- US Library of Congress - Country Study: Afghanistan 1997 country profile provides information about its historical setting, society and environment, economy, government and politics, and national security.
- CIA - The World Factbook: Afghanistan Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.
- Lonely Planet - Afghanistan Facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of the country.
- BBC News: Who are the Taleban? (2000) Tells who these people are, how they come into power, and what they have done since assuming control of the land.
- The Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, DC Official site provides news, information and photos about the country and its culture, tourism, trade and foreign affairs along with consular services.
- Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Office of the President Official site provides speeches, presidential biography and links to other government websites.
- US Department of State - Afghanistan 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.
- Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection - Afghanistan Maps 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.
- World Health Organization (WHO) - Afghanistan 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.
- Understanding Afghanistan: Land in Crisis News, maps, photos, and other information on the country from National Geographic.
- BBC News: Who are the Taleban? (2008) The history and background of the Taleban movement that has been staging a comeback in Afghanistan.
- Fact Monster - Afghanistan Fast facts and information for kids about the country's geography, government, history, economy, land and people.
- U.S. Department of State - Afghanistan Consular Information Sheet Offers travel information including Background Notes, entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport.
- BBC News - Country Profile: Afghanistan Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news.