Afghanistan
Afghanistan has long been of significance to many different countries
who have tried to ensure their own influence over the region. The
conflicts that have resulted are one of the reasons why this ancient,
beautiful country is now one of the poorest in the world. Find out
more about Afghanistan and some of the challenges it now faces.
History – a brief summary of
major events in the country's past, including information about
the Taliban
Geography & Environment –
a look at Afghanistan's geographic location and important physical
features
People & Society – examples
of Afghani sports, arts and literature. Information about people
from Afghanistan including the tale of a young
refugee in the UK and a photo story of life
in a refugee camp
Factfile – a collection of interesting
facts and figures
Oxfam in Afghanistan – a summary
of Oxfam's work and history in Afghanistan
Other resources – information about
what life for children in Afghanistan was like during and after
the war in their country, including:
Introduction
|| History
|| Geography
& Environment
People
& Society || Factfile
|| Oxfam in Afghanistan
|| Other resources
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