Explore diverse landscapes, travel back in time, and discover unique populations, all without leaving your chair! Start your international tour in Afghanistan, land of the Hindu Kush Mountains, hand-knotted carpets, the Buddhas of Bamiyan, and so much more. This colorful, informative book introduces Afghanistan's history, geography, culture, climate, government, economy, and other significant features. Sidebars, maps, fact pages, a glossary, a timeline, historic images and full-color photos, and well-placed graphs and charts enhance this engaging title. Countries of the World is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

A visit to Afghanistan -- Geography: mountains and desert -- Animals and nature: returning diversity -- History: invasions, unrest, and revival -- People: diversity and independence -- Culture: thriving traditions -- Politics: conflict and restoration -- Economics: building infrastructure -- Afghanistan today.