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Afghanistan
The landlocked Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is one of China's central Asian neighbors. The country remains a mystery despite its critical historical role in East-West overland trade. Contributors typically ask about the country's ancient past, dominant Islamic religion, troubled politics, undeveloped socioeconomics, and vast mineral resources.
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About how big is Afghanistan compared to Texas?
They are vey similar in total square miles with Texas leading by about 10,000 sqyare miles. Texas has an estimated population of about 25 million and Afghanistan leads in this category. Texas has the Gulf of Mexico and Afghanistan is land locked. In terms of wealth Texas wins hands down. Texas has Palo Duro Canyon and Afghanistan has the Hindu Kush to disappear into. They are very much alike and very, very different.
On some levels many would prefer Afghanistan as a neighbor to a Texican.
Is Afghanistan a wealthy country?
Afganistan is a poor country, burdened with religious bigotry. Industry is almost non existant and the peoples are to toil hard for agriculture in hilly terrains. The GDP, per capita income are very poor. Of late, India and China have come forward for its economic development. However, the talibans make it well nigh impossible to undertake developmental works there.
Two operations launched against the taliban by the US?
One of the operations that were launched against the Taliban by the United States is Operation Anaconda and another is Operation Enduring Freedom.
What are the names of states in Afghanistan?
There are no countries but there are 34 provinces plus the City of Kabul which is goverened as a separate entity.
Why are troops in Afghanistan?
because of the pm
- Because of Osama bin Ladan and his organization. they have been major targets of the U.S believed to be near the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan's tribal area.
- To stop the Taliban causing trouble.
- To make a stable democratic country.
- To teach the locals and people and give them help for the future.
- If you have anything to add to this please do.
What is the route between Pakistan and Afghanistan?
The Karakoram Mountains and The Khyber pass and the Hindu Kush region.
Is Pakistan the same as Afghanistan?
I have been to both Pakistan and Afghanistan and could say that most of Pakistan is similar to Afghanistan.. Any area west of Peshawar is like Afghanistan, as this was originally part of Afghanistan and was loaned to Pakistan, but they have yet to give it back.
What is the kapital of Afghanistan?
capital of Afghanistan is Kabul, but if you want to know the history of capital in Afghanistan you better check from wikipedia write Kandahar you will get every informition
here are some answers to use:
1. a guerrilla group from many nations
2, a religious group that took over Afghanistan
the most pick about 80% people will most likely to choose is number 2
take your pick or else you become sick?
How much is Afghanistan's money worth?
1 Afghan Afghani (the current currency of Afghanistan) is equal to 2 cents in US currency .... so, 1000 Afghan Afghani would be equal to 20.27 US Dollars.
"Will you marry me" is " i have afgan friend he said it zma sara wada kawe but i am not sure
What are two main cities in Afghanistan?
some of the major cities in Afghanistan are carikar,henat,kabul,mazor-e-sarif and quandaher
What are the names of the rivers in Afghanistan?
The northern border of Afghanistan is the Amu Darya Riveralso called Oxus and Amu River.
How does Islam religion affect life in Iran and Afghanistan?
I just want to write about the effect of Islam in Iran. the Islam was released in Iran at sasani era with the attack of Arabs to Iran.I just want said shortly after this attack many things about the calture of Iran change to another way. Arabs burned many important books from the libraries of Persian impire. Arabic language mixed with Persian. Todays the power of the government of Iran garbed by a few INTEMPERATE Muslims and now many of Iranian people are under pressure of the laws of Islamic rep. of Iran.
cant touch me piz don't call the cops
What are the Afghan religions?
The religion of Afghanistan is Islam and it will always prevail there!
Most Afghans are Muslim
The official religion in Afghanistan is Islam, which is practiced by over 99% of its citizens. Sunni Islam makes up 80-89% of the total population while the remaining 10-19% are Shi'as and about 1% or less practice other religions.
Hinduism is said to have been in Afghanistan since its existence, while Sikhs were brought by the British.A small number of people who practice other religions may also be found in the country.
Islam
Although Afghanistan is not an Arab country, most Afghans belong to the Sunni branch of Islam. About 15 percent are members of the Shi'a sect. Afghanistan also the small communities of Hindus, Sikhs, and Jews.
What year did Afghanistan win their independence?
Islamic Republic of Pakistan gained independence from England in August 1947. August 14, 1947 Pakistan was independent on 14th of August in 1947.
and India was independent on 15th of august in 1947.
Why do people in Afghanistan leave?
They are leaving Afghanistan because there is war in Afghanistan.
It's because of the war going on there.
Afghanistan has been through over 2 decades of war, and because of this 1/3 of its population (6 millio9n people) fled the country.
How did Canada become involved in Afghanistan?
In 2001, after the Sept. 11 attacks on New York and Washington, the U.S. government demanded that the Taliban (at the time the government of Afghanistan) to hand over Osama bin Laden, the head of al Qaeda the terrorist organization that carried out the attacks. The Taliban essentially refused and the U.S., with the sanction of both NATO and the UN, invaded and aided rebel factions which had been fighting the Taliban for several years. In less than 30 days, by November, 2001, the Taliban had been ousted from power. Canadian soldiers, specifically the commandos of our special forces unit Joint Task Force 2, were in Afghanistan from the very beginning. In 2002 a battlegroup from 3rd battalion PPCLI was sent to Kandahar to aid in hunting down remnants of the Taliban and al Qaeda. In 2003, Canada began participating in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Kabul and sent more than 1,000 soldiers at a time on 6-month rotations to the Afghan capital. In 2006, Canada agreed to send a battle group and brigade headquarters to Kandahar for the transition from U.S. control (operation enduring freedom) to NATO control (ISAF) and has maintained a fighting presence there ever since. Canadian troops are responsible for security and fighting Taliban insurgents in Kandahar province, in cooperation with British, Dutch and other coalition forces.
