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Afghanistan Muzhgan Alokozay Feb 8, 2010 VESL Lab

Afghanistan within central Asia or the Middle East The Islamic republic of Afghanistan is a landlocked country in south central Asia Farsi 12 million people

Government President Hamid Karzai First Vice President Mohammad Qasim Fahim – but he is no longer in office Second Vice President Abdul Karim Khalili

History 700's - Islamic conquerors 1919 Afghanistan became independent 1992 Islamic rebellion - in-fighting between rebel groups

Famous Kabul Heart Kandahar

Food Qabli pulao, Kababs,Qorma, mantu, shorma

Art Rahbanni Ronghean

Famous people and heroes Mohammed Zahirshah, Sardar Mohammed Daoud

Current Events Barack Obama said he would set a goal of having all U.S combat brigades out of lraq summer 2010 and shift more resources fighting Al Qaeda in Afghanistan

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