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Afghan Network Interactive [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - An excellent source of information about Afghanistan such as geography, flags, and maps.
Afghanistan - A Country Study [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Overview of life, history, and culture by the US Library of Congress.
Afghanistan - Surviving in the Mountains [ Kids/Teens ] - Find captivating images of the people and places of this country and learn a little about life in the mountains.
Afghanistan: A Historical Timeline [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - 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 for Kids [ Kids/Teens ] - See what Afghan people eat and wear, learn about their crafts, and read a story from the Middle East.
Afghanistan Online [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Offers information on the country's history, culture, geography, and politics. Also includes news, recipes, and biographies.
Afghanistan: Veiled in Fear [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - PBS special describes what it is like to live in modern-day Afghanistan.
BBC News: Who are the Taleban? [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - 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 [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Features a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people.
Cool Planet: Afghanistan [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Includes sections on geography, history, people and culture and Oxfam's involvement there.
Ethnic Groups of Afghanistan [ Kids/Teens ] - Get details on the Hazara, Pashtun, Uzbeks, and Turkmens of the country.
Lonely Planet World Guide: Destination Afghanistan [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - 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 [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Introduces the land and its people. Includes information on the country's past, its current government, and the culture that prevails today.
Understanding Afghanistan: Land in Crisis [ Kids/Teens ] - News, maps, photos, and other information on the country from National Geographic.
WashingtonPost.com: The Road of Last Resort [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - 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.
Time for Kids: Why Afghanistan? [ Kids/Teens ] - Explores how this poor, drought-ridden country became the main target behind U.S. military strikes in retaliation for the Sept. 11 attacks. (September 18, 2001)
Time for Kids: Tearing Down History in Afghanistan [ Kids/Teens ] - Describes the Taliban's efforts to destroy all religious statues in the country. (March 2, 2001)
Time for Kids: No Music, No TV [ Kids/Teens ] - Explores the changes the Taliban brought to this country when they first took control. (October 11, 1996) Help build the largest human-edited directory on the web.