You cannot fully appreciate the country of Afghanistan without exploring it's rich history, diverse geography & the effects of life during the Taliban rule. By investigating these topics you will be able to understand what makes Afghanistan so unique.
ABOUT AFGHANISTAN
When most people think of Afghanistan they think of war and destruction, but the country's geographic features are gorgeous. Afghanistan's landscape is very dramatic. Afghanistan is sometimes called the roof of the world because more than half the country's elevation is higher than 1 mile above sea level...more
War & political unrest are not new problems for Afghanistan. By briefly exploring the history of the country, you will see that the Afghan people have been fighting for freedom & stability since ancient times...more
As the Soviet-Afghan War came to a close in the early 1990's, there was chaos in Afghanistan. The mujahideens (holy warriors) returned to their villages and many tried to exert power by forming mini factions. None of the factions were able to cooperate and infighting began...more