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AfghanistanEverything you need to know about Afghanistan: the cities and people, the religion, food, art, etiquette, clothing, and fun. We've also pulled to together lots of information to help you plan the perfect adventure vacation (or contract job)!
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This site is being compiled by a real person, who has enjoyed a "normal" life in Kabul for almost a decade with my husband and children.
I've written down everything I've learned through the decade of living in the capital city.
Since the country and people are so diverse, I've enlisted friends - experts! who live in other provinces of the country to give their unique perspectives. Here are some of their pictures! You can benefit from people who are passionate about all
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Craving Home Work that's Fun! Choose a topic you're passionate about and turn it into a web site.- About Me
- Find out more about me - and the community providing information about Afghanistan.
- What's New?
- The Afghanistan Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the About-Afghanistan.com Web site. Subscribe here.
- Fun in Afghanistan
- Fun in Afghanistan? War sometimes brings out humor as a coping mechanism. Here are some things we expatriates find funny in Afghanistan
- Afghanistan Travel Planning Guide
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- Afghanistan Books
- A comprehensive book list of Afghanistan books and the "must reads" on Afghanistan and Afghan culture.
- Afghanistan Art
- You'll be surprised by what types of Afghanistan art is available! Read a concise summary of what is happening in the Kabul art scene.
- Afghan Artists
- Afghan Artists are reviving art in Afghanistan. Pictures painted by the Fine Art Masters in Afghanistan are increasing in their popularity around the world.
- Senai Art School
- The Senai Art School is the finest art school in Afghanistan. Meet the professors who hid Afghan Fine Art from the Taliban.
- Brian Carderelli
- Brian Carderelli was one of the 10 NGO workers massacred in Badakhshan in 2010. Check out the videos and artistic photography he left behind.
- Afghanistan Women
- Afghanistan Women
- Cross Cultural Communication
- There are very few communication articles written aobut cross cultural communication in Afghanistan. Here is one on indirect communication specifically in the Afghan setting.
- Afghanistan Culture
- The most practical tips for learning how to navigate Afghanistan culture.
- Afghanistan Flag
- The insider's description of the Afghanistan flag. Who drew the art in the middle, and what does it represent?
- Afghanistan Food
- Everything you want to know about Afghanistan food - cooking, pictures, history, and more!
- Afghanistan History
- A brief summary of Afghanistan history.
- Afghanistan Information
- An American mom who has lived in Kabul for almost 10 years giving you the best Afghanistan information...all the facts you need to know to get to and around Afghanistan.
- Afghanistan Religion
- Need a short, easy-to-understand summary of the main Afghanistan religion? Understand the three main parts of Islam within Afghanistan.
- Cities in Afghanistan
- Get the best insider information and photos on more than cities in Afghanistan, but also villages and other lesser known areas within the country.
- Afghanistan peoples
- Many different ethnic groups comprise Afghanistan. Afghanistan peoples are surprisingly diverse.
- Afghanistan Photos
- Unique Afghanistan photos of people, children, and soldiers in Afghanistan you won't find anywhere else!
- Afghanistan Map
- Need am Afghanistan map? Here you will find the most helpful FREE maps.
- Wakhan Corridor
- First hand information on the Wakhan Corridor by people making trips in summer, 2009. The most remote district in Afghanistan...until now.
- Afghanistan Geography
- Learn the basics of Afghanistan geography and what the terrain is like.
- Afghanistan Travel Stories
- Great Afghanistan travel stories about Afghan people, culture and the country, contributed by friends from around the world who have lived in Afghanistan.
- Living in Afghanistan
- Living in Afghanistan is not for the faint hearted. Learn from those who've
- Jobs in Afghanistan
- Jobs in Afghanistan are often rewarding and risky. Ready for Adventure?
- Places to Visit
- Check out the top rated SAFE places you must see if you get to go to Afghanistan.
- Security in Afghanistan
- Security in Afghanistan - tips from an American dad who has lived with his family in Afghanistan for almost ten years. Learn how to live safely and joyfully among the people.
- Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome
- Post Traumatic stress syndrome is a common experience for people leaving Afghanistan. Find out what it is and how to deal with it.
- Testimonials About Afghanistan
- Testimonials about Afghanistan and my website, www.about-afghanistan.com.
- Grants for Veterans
- Building a successful business using the internet grants for veterans and veteran entrepreneurs are available.
- Donate to About-Afghanistan
- Donate to help Afghan culture and peace in Afghanistan.
- Online Business Optimization
- Interested in online business optimization? Learn the least expensive way to have an optimized business while becoming a work at home dad or mom!
- Favorite Travel and Culture Links
- Favorite travel and culture links of vacation and tourist spots around the world.
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- Read the privacy policy for www.about-afghanistan.com.
- Contact Me
- Contact me directly if you want more information regarding any of the stories on this website. If you have facts about Afghanistan not included here, please let us know!
- Buzkashi
- Watch a stunning video of Buzkashi - the Afghan national sport most of us will never have to see in person.
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