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Title: 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
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