Research Paper On Afghanistan
Location (Afghanistan) I have spent over five years in Afghanistan, and for that
reason, I have chosen Afghanistan as my country of study. Afghanistan is a country
that has been ravaged by invaders and war as far back as the 4th century B.C. by
Alexander the Great. Why, some might ask? It is simple, its geographical location,
in which, it could serve as a major logistics hub for most of Asia.
Where is Afghanistan located? As stated above, Afghanistan is located in Southern
Asia. Its coordinates in latitude and longitude are, 33 00 N by 65 00 E (1).
How far away from home is it? I have made the trip to Afghanistan three times, and
it always seemed so far away; however, according to google maps, it is 6,711 from
Seattle, Washington to Kabul. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Generally, they have not fled the country regardless of the wars, and have often came
together to get rid of the occupying forces.
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What language(s) do people speak? According to the CIA World Factbook, Afghans
speak the following: Dari, which is the official language, Pashto, and Turkic
languages (primarily Uzbek and Turkmen). Additionally, they speak over 30 minor
languages (1).
What are the political divisions of the country (states, provinces, republics)?
Afghanistan is comprised of 24 provinces, with Kabul being the capital. They have a
political system similar to that of the United States; however, they still have many
laws that are based in Islamic customs.
How is the country similar to any of its neighbors? By and large, Afghanistan s
neighbors share a similar climate and religious background; however, some may say
that is the extent of their similarities and relationships. As stated before, this is due to
the geographical location of the country and importance to establish key logistical
routes from the Arabian Sea, India, and other countries to the Northern parts of