Brief description of the country and its food.

An excellent source of information about Afghanistan such as geography, flags, and maps.

Learn about this country's role in the rivalry between the two superpowers.

Overview of life, history, and culture by the US Library of Congress.

Find captivating images of the people and places of this country and learn a little about life in the mountains.

See what Afghan people eat and wear, learn about their crafts, and read a story from the Middle East.

Offers information on the country's history, culture, geography, and politics. Also includes news, recipes, and biographies.

Provides a concise account of the nation's past, from the time it was conquered by Darius I of Babylonia to the current day.

PBS special describes what it is like to live in modern-day Afghanistan.

Provides detailed information about the land, its history, the people who inhabit it, and their way of life.

Tells who these people are, how they come into power, and what they have done since assuming control of the land.

Features a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people.

Includes sections on geography, history, people and culture and Oxfam's involvement there.

Get details on the Hazara, Pashtun, Uzbeks, and Turkmens of the country.

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.

Introduces the land and its people. Includes information on the country's past, its current government, and the culture that prevails today.

Learn about this cultural group found in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Explores the changes the Taliban brought to this country when they first took control.

Describes the Taliban's efforts to destroy all religious statues in the country.

Explores how this poor, drought-ridden country became the main target behind U.S. military strikes in retaliation for the Sept. 11 attacks.

News, maps, photos, and other information on the country from National Geographic.

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.