Afghanistan

Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central Asia and South Asia. Referred to as the Heart of Asia, it is bordered by Pakistan to the east and south, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan to the northwest, Uzbekistan to the north, Tajikistan to the northeast, and China to the northeast and east. Occupying 652,864 square kilometers (252,072 sq mi) of land, the country is predominantly mountainous with plains in the north and the southwest, which are separated by the Hindu Kush mountain range. Kabul is the country's largest city and serves as its capital. According to the World Population review, as of 2023, Afghanistan's population is 43 million. The National Statistics Information Authority of Afghanistan estimated the population to be 32.9 million as of 2020.
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Some of the key events about Afghanistan

  • 1880
    The Second Anglo-Afghan War ended, resulting in Afghanistan regaining control of its foreign affairs
  • 1919
    Afghanistan gained full independence from British influence following the Third Anglo-Afghan War
  • 1933
    A period of relative peace and modernization began under the rule of King Mohammed Zahir Shah
  • 1964
    A new constitution was introduced, transforming Afghanistan into a modern democracy
  • 1978
    The Saur Revolution led to significant social and economic reforms
  • 1979
    Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, beginning a decade-long war
  • 1989
    Civil war erupted following the Soviet withdrawal
  • 1996
    Taliban seized control of Kabul, imposing strict Islamic law
  • 2001
    The Taliban regime was overthrown, leading to the establishment of a new democratic government
  • 2001
    US-led invasion toppled the Taliban regime
  • 2004
    Afghanistan held its first direct presidential election in history
  • 2004
    Opium production reached record levels, fueling corruption and insurgency
  • 2005
    The country's first parliamentary elections in over 30 years took place
  • 2008
    Suicide bombing at Indian Embassy in Kabul killed 58 people
  • 2011
    The process of transferring security responsibilities from international forces to Afghan forces began
  • 2014
    Taliban launched a major offensive, capturing several districts
  • 2015
    ISIS established a presence in eastern Afghanistan
  • 2018
    Afghanistan's first air corridor with India was inaugurated, boosting trade and economic ties
  • 2018
    Severe drought affected millions, causing food insecurity and displacement
  • 2021
    Taliban regained control of Afghanistan as US and NATO forces withdrew

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