Afghanistan - Wikipedia
Following the Third Anglo-Afghan War in 1919, Afghanistan became free of foreign political hegemony, and emerged as the independent Kingdom of Afghanistan in 1926; this monarchy lasted almost half …
Afghanistan | History, Map, Flag, Capital, Population ...
May 22, 2026 · Afghanistan, landlocked multiethnic country located in the heart of south-central Asia. Lying along important trade routes connecting southern and eastern Asia to Europe and the Middle …
Afghanistan faces ‘perfect storm’ of crises, UN warns
Sep 17, 2025 · Afghanistan is confronting “a perfect storm” of overlapping crises, the UN’s outgoing envoy warned the Security Council on Wednesday, as an Afghan women’s rights advocate told the …
5 things to know after 4 years of Taliban rule in Afghanistan ...
The Taliban are starting their fifth year of ruling Afghanistan. They have silenced internal dissent, tightened their control over Afghan life, secured recognition from Russia as the country's official …
Where is Afghanistan? Culture, Facts & Travel - CountryReports
Discover Afghanistan. Explore Afghanistan facts, culture, history & comprehensive country profile with maps, statistics & research resources for students & travelers.
Afghanistan | Afghanistan | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
May 21, 2026 · Stay on top of Afghanistan latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
Afghanistan Maps & Facts - World Atlas
Mar 7, 2023 · Afghanistan is a landlocked mountainous country in Southern Asia. It is situated in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. It is bordered by six nations – by Pakistan in the …