| About Afghanistan: Brief description of the country and its food. |
| Afghan Network Interactive: An excellent source of information about Afghanistan such as geography, flags, and maps. |
| Afghanistan: Learn about this country's role in the rivalry between the two superpowers. |
| Afghanistan - A Country Study: Overview of life, history, and culture by the US Library of Congress. |
| 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. |
| Afghanistan Online: Offers information on the country's history, culture, geography, and politics. Also includes news, recipes, and biographies. |
| Afghanistan: A Historical Timeline: Provides a concise account of the nation's past, from the time it was conquered by Darius I of Babylonia to the current day. |
| Afghanistan: Veiled in Fear: PBS special describes what it is like to live in modern-day Afghanistan. |
| Afghanpedia: Provides detailed information about the land, its history, the people who inhabit it, and their way of life. |
| BBC News: Who are the Taleban?: Tells who these people are, how they come into power, and what they have done since assuming control of the land. |
| CIA World Factbook: Afghanistan: Features a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people. |
| Cool Planet: Afghanistan: Includes sections on geography, history, people and culture and Oxfam's involvement there. |
| Ethnic Groups of Afghanistan: Get details on the Hazara, Pashtun, Uzbeks, and Turkmens of the country. |
| Lonely Planet World Guide: Destination Afghanistan: Tells how two decades of war have virtually destroyed what was once a backpacker's paradise. Includes information on the country's history and culture. |
| MSN Encarta: Afghanistan: Introduces the land and its people. Includes information on the country's past, its current government, and the culture that prevails today. |
| Pashtun: Learn about this cultural group found in Afghanistan and Pakistan. |
| Time for Kids: No Music, No TV: Explores the changes the Taliban brought to this country when they first took control. |
| Time for Kids: Tearing Down History in Afghanistan: Describes the Taliban's efforts to destroy all religious statues in the country. |
| Time for Kids: Why Afghanistan?: Explores how this poor, drought-ridden country became the main target behind U.S. military strikes in retaliation for the Sept. 11 attacks. |
| Understanding Afghanistan: Land in Crisis: News, maps, photos, and other information on the country from National Geographic. |
| WashingtonPost.com: The Road of Last Resort: An article by David Finkel about the plight of refugees who have abandoned their homes after 22 years of war and a drought. Photographs and slide show. |
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