Afghanistan Primer
Updated February 21, 2017 | Factmonster Staff 
Afghanistan Primer
Often invaded, rarely conquered
Bordered by such diverse nations as China and Iran, Afghanistan has endured a long history of invasion and instability. The mountainous geography of the region hinders the unity of its ethnic groups, yet in the face of invasion they become a formidable foe.
Below find resources on the people, places, and religion of this region.
Below find resources on the people, places, and religion of this region.
History of Afghanistan
The location of Afghanistan has enticed conquerors throughout history . . .
Afghan War
The struggle of the Afghan mujahideen against the Soviet army
Who's Who in Afghanistan
Ahmed Shah Massoud to Muhammad Zahir Shah
Who Are the Taliban?
The history of Afghanistan's ruling faction
Taliban Timeline
October 7, 2001: U.S. begins bombing . . .
Encyclopedia: Afghanistan
Land and people, economy, history, bibliography
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