1. Jherrard Hardeman 3/4 th hour Afghanistan

2. Geography 1 Coordinates are 35 00 N and 65 00 Bordering countries include: China, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. People get around by using: Helicopters, Air Planes, or by walking

3. Geography 2 Use 27,000 square kilometers of land for irrigation Humans deforest areas Pollution of the air and water is common Mostly arid or semi arid climate Rugged mountainous areas

4. The History August 9, 1919: Won independence from the British December 14, 2003 New Constitution issued January 16, 2004 Constitution was signed

5. Politics Government type: Islamic Republic type government Mean: Laws of the Islam are applied Adopted by the Muslim states It must remain a Republic Current president is Karzai, Hamid

6. The Culture 1 32 Languages are spoken All Afghans are Islam 84% Sunni Muslim 15% Shi’i Musliims Holidays include Ramadan (Muslim fasting month), Independence Day (August 9, 1919), Roze Maulud (the birth of Muhammad), Nawrooz (New year in the spring), and the victory of the Muslim Nation (April 28)

7. The Culture 2 Clothing for men include: A knee length shirt and baggy shorts tightly pulled with a drawstring Clothing for women include: Long and Colorful dress with a short jacket with head to toe covering Both wear An amulet (taiwiz) that helps protect from evil

8. Facts and Figures Population growth rate grows by 2.6% yearly Life expectancy (average death age) Male: 44 Years Female: 44 Years Literacy Rate (how many percent of that gender can read) Male: 33% Female: 13%

9. Interesting Info men and women can’t shake hands or touch each other in public women greet by kissing each other 3 times on each cheek marriages are planned for the Afghans marriage rituals last for about 3 days men can have four wives (not at a time)

10. Bibliography Afghanistan." CultureGrams World Edition. 2008. ProQuest. 17 Mar 2009. “Afghanistan." CIA - The World Factbook. 2009. Central Intelligence Agency. 6 Mar 2009.