Afghanistan

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Afghanistan

• By Michelle Hawran

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Geography
Afghanistan Map

• Continent Asia
• Important Rivers Farah River, Tarnack River,
  Morghab River, Helmand River, Arghandab River
• Mountains Mt. Nashäck,
• Minerals/Natural Resources Natural gas,
  petroleum, and coal
• Climate Arid and dry
• Slightly smaller than Texas

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Religion

• The major religion in Afghanistan is Sunni
  Muslim, which includes three main principles
• Oneness with God
• The belief in the revelations of Muhammad
• The belief of resurrection on Judgment Day

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Achievements

• Major Languages Afghan Persian
• Literacy Rate 28.1
• Birth Rate 45.82/1,000
• Death Rate 19.65/1,000
• Fertility Rate 6.58 per woman

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Politics

• Capital of Afghanistan Kabul
• Type of Government Islamic Republic (which is
  not a monarchy like most Middle Eastern states)
• Current President Hamid Karzai

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Economics

• Agricultural Products Opium, wheat, fruits
• Manufactured Products Textiles, soap, shoes
• Imports Capital goods, food, textiles, petroleum
• Exports Opium, fruits and nuts, carpets, wool
• GDP per capita 1000

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Social Structures

• Population 32,738,376 people
• Average Life Expectancy Males and Females 44
  years
• Ethnic Divisions Tajik, Hazara, Uzbeck, Aimack,
  Turkmen, and Baloch