Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Pashai
The Pashai are an ethnic group located in the northeast corner of Afghanistan. They are estimated to number about 108,000 (1982). "Pashai" is the term used to refer to a specific language, to the speakers of that language, and to the...
Arizona State University
Afghanistan for Kids
Interactive website featuring links to children's activities that pertain to Afghan culture, language, people, literature, food, and clothing. There are printable versions of these activities.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Afghanistan Unveiled (Lessons on Women's Roles in Afghanistan)
Go directly to two lesson plans developed for a PBS documentary about the lives of women in Afghanistan filmed by Afghan journalism trainees. Use the lessons to have students examine women's roles under the Taliban, new opportunities for...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Afghanistan
Facts about Afghanistan including environmental issues, geography, natural resources, demographics and health.
Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Monitor: Where's Osama? Do We Care?
This article (published June 27, 2002) takes a look at why we are still unable to locate Osama bin Laden. Content also explores his continued importance in the War on Terror.
Other
Azadi Afghan Radio
Azadi Afghan Radio is an Afghan radio broadcast through the Web. Content also includes written news, a variety of audio interviews, and specials.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Afghanistan
Flags of the World provides a detailed description of the flag of Afghanistan.
Ducksters
Ducksters: The Cold War for Kids: Soviet Afghanistan War
Kids learn about the history of the Soviet Afghanistan War during the Cold War. A hard fought war with no winner.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Soviet Afghanistan War for Kids
History Questions: Soviet Afghanistan War Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Other
Saudi Aramco World: New Voices: New Afghanistan
With the fall of the Taliban in 2001, many Afghans believed that, after 23 years of war, their country would be at peace again. Although recent increases in violence have dampened that spirit, there is nonetheless a small population of...
US Energy Information Administration
Afghanistan Fact Sheet
The US Energy Administration gives an overview of Afghanistan with an emphasis on energy production. Includes map of Afghanistan and statistical information.
Other
Afghanistan Online: Afghanistan: Geograhy
This is the Afghanistan Online website. It provides links to information about Afghanistan such as government and politics, plants, sports, etc.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Flash Floods Hit Northern Afghanistan
Article reports on a deadly flash flood in Afghanistan and what is being done to rescue those affected.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: War in Afghanistan (2001 2014)
Detailed discussion of the Afghanistan War (2001 - 2014) that was triggered by the September 11 attacks.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Afghanistan
Kids learn about the Geography of Afghanistan on this site. The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Afghanistan Study
This lesson is a study of Afghanistan, its physical geography, the politics and its people. It is designed for grade 9.
Curated OER
Woman Walk Past a War Ravaged Building
Leader of Afghanistan's struggling transitional administration, he managed to escape the Taliban's attempts on his life. Karzai is attributed with diplomatic skills and strength to pull a war torn nation together.
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Afghans Watch the Live Broadcast of the Loya Jirga
Leader of Afghanistan's struggling transitional administration, he managed to escape the Taliban's attempts on his life. Karzai is attributed with diplomatic skills and strength to pull a war torn nation together.
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Map of Afghanistan
Provides information on the geography, government, history and facts of Afghanistan.
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Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Afghanistan
Learn about; religious demographics, religious freedom, socio-economic indicators, general facts, and history, in this country overview of Afghanistan from the Association of Religious Data Archives at Pennsylvania State University.
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Map Showing Food Insecurity
The BBC highlights the Afghan society that continues to suffer from insurgency and refugee problems. Article discusses health, society, education, economy, and politics.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Afghanistan
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Afghanistan."