Afghanistan… learn how to spell it!. Afghanistan’s Geography Considered part of South Asia...
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Afghanistan…learn how to spell it!
Afghanistan’s Geography
• Considered part of South Asia
• Bordered by Iran and Pakistan
• Slightly smaller than Texas
Afghanistan’s Geography• Landlocked• 12% of land is arable• Very mountainous• Bordered by Hindu Kush mountain range
Afghan People
• About 28 million people• Population growth rate, 2.6% • Variety of ethnic groups: – Pashtun- 42%– Tajik- 27%– Hazara- 9%– Uzbek- 9%
Afghan People• Infant mortality rate- 152/1000• Literacy rate– 43% men– 12% women– Most Afghans only go to school until age 8!
Afghan People
• 80% Sunni Muslim, 19% Shia Muslim• Speak Pashto, Persian or Turkic languages
Afghan Government
• Islamic Republic• Mix of civil and sharia law• President Hamid Karzai• Univerasal suffrage at 18