- Afghanistan - Wikipedia
The Taliban controlled most of the country by 1996, but their Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan received little international recognition before its overthrow in the 2001 US invasion of Afghanistan The Taliban returned to power in 2021 after capturing Kabul, ending the 2001–2021 war
- Afghanistan | History, Map, Flag, Capital, Population, Languages . . .
Afghanistan, landlocked multiethnic country located in the heart of south-central Asia Lying along important trade routes connecting southern and eastern Asia to Europe and the Middle East, Afghanistan has long been a prize sought by empire builders Its capital and largest city is Kabul
- 5 things to know after 4 years of Taliban rule in Afghanistan | AP News
The Taliban are starting their fifth year of ruling Afghanistan They have silenced internal dissent, tightened their control over Afghan life, secured recognition from Russia as the country's official government, and normalized ties across the region
- Afghanistan - The World Factbook
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- Afghanistan | Afghanistan | Todays latest from Al Jazeera
Stay on top of Afghanistan latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps
- Afghanistan | Culture, Facts Travel | - CountryReports
Afghanistan is a landlocked country Because of its geographic location, it has served as a crossroads for traders and conquerors from all points on the compass, and its people reflect the diversity resulting from these major migrations and invasions
- Afghanistan - Country Profile - Nations Online Project
Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan since the Taliban took control, is a mountainous, landlocked country in South-Central Asia at an important geopolitical location It connects the Middle East with Central Asia and the India n subcontinent
- Afghanistan country profile - BBC News
Provides an overview of Afghanistan, including key dates and facts about this Asian country
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