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Getting To Know Afghanistan“The Heart Of Asia”
PRISCILLA PARTAW PARTAW MEANS “LIGHT” IN FARSI
KingsFORMATION OF AFGHANISTAN & HISTORY OF KINGS
King Ahmad Shah Durrani
Afghanistan was part of the Persian Empire Until 1747 When Ahmad Shah Took Power
He United Tribes to Form Modern Afghanistan He Reigned From 1747-1772
"Babae melat " – Father of the Nation
King Zahir Shah
Last King of Afghanistan Overthrown by a Military Coup Daud Khan,
Zahir Shah’s cousin Became the 1st President In 1973
President Daud Khan Is Overthrown Soviet Union Then Invades Overthrown in 1978
Bloody Military Coup Communist Party of Afghanistan Supported by Soviet Union
Soviet Union Invaded Afghanistan The Mujahidin Expelled the Soviet Union
In 1988 Mujahidin “Freedom Fighters” Massoud was the Leader of Mujahidin
After Mujahidin Victory
Civil War Began Amongst Mujahidin Over Power
Taliban Began to Form The Wrong Group (Taliban) Was Supported On 9-9-2001 Massoud Was Assassinated Then 9-11-2001, Tragic Events In US History War Against Terror
Present Day PoliticsPOLITICS & SOCIETAL IMPROVEMENTS
Government of Afghanistan
Democratic Government Constitution Established in 2003 &
Last Ratified in 2004 Checks & BalancesI. Executive
President Two Vice Presidents Cabinet
II. Judicial Supreme Court- Combination of Civil, Customary &
Islamic (Sharia) Law
III. Legislative National Assembly
Bicameral Legislative Body House of Elders House of The People
Laws Are Passed By National Assembly & The President
Council of Ministries, such as…. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Public Health Ministry of Women The Supreme Court
("The world factbook,," 2013)
President President Hamid Karzi, Previous President of Afghanistan Presidential Election in 2014 was seen as vital to Afghanistan’s
stability (Rosenburg, 2013)
Current President, Dr. Ashraf Ghani Academic professor in the US, turned politician Previously the Finance Minister of Afghanistan
Current Chief Executive, Dr. Abdullah Abdullah In charge of the cabinet, equivalent to Prime Minister
Former freedom fighter
Societal Improvements Economy
Significant Improvement, Increases Yearly Agriculture Service Sector
However, Still Depends Greatly On Foreign Aid International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)
Established By United Nation Security Council Strengthened and Developed Afghan Nation Army & Police
Women In the Government There Is 28% Female Parliamentary Representation Making Afghanistan Leader In Female Representation
Sports Won The South Asian Football Federation Championship ("Afghans shock india," 2013)
National Cricket Team Qualified for the 2015 World Cup ("ICC cricket world," 2013)
CultureFOOD, RELIGION, SOCIAL EXPECTATIONS
Ethnic Groups,Religion,& Language
There are 4 Major Ethnic Groups Hazaras Tajiks Pashtuns UzbeksLanguages Spoken Dari (Farsi/Persian) PashtoReligion Islamic (99%)
Sunni (80%) Shia (19%) Other (1%)
Women
FoodSIGNIFICANCE IN SOCIETY
Food Silk Route
Not Spicy, But Various Spices Are Used In Cooking Mixture Of Indian, Asian, & Middle Eastern Cuisine
Hospitality Unexpected Guest Are Welcome
Women Cook Men Socialize With Guest Over Tea
Floor Dinning Carpeted Dinning Area With Cushions
Popular Food Items Kabuli Palou Dogh- Yogurt Drink Milk Is Used In A Lot Of The Sweets Nuts & Raisins Are Left Out For Snacking
Geography & SitesLAND, BLUE MOSQUE, BAMIYAN BUDDHAS
Geographical FactsPROVINCES & LAND REASOURCES
Geography Capital City Is Kabul The Country Is Land Locked
Kabul River Few Lakes
Mountains Extends From Northeast to Southwest Cold Climate Hindu Kush
Northern Plains Natural Gas
Central Highlands Southwestern Plateau
Salt Flats Hotter Climate
Natural Resources
Places to VisitBAYIMAN & BLUE MOSQUE
Blue Mosque
Tomb of Ali (Muhammad’s Cousin) Built in the 12th Century
Destroyed By Moguls (Gengis Khan) During 13th Century Has Since Been Rebuilt
Located in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan Requires Upkeep
Artisans Carefully Craft Replacement Tiles White Doves Are Found Here
Buddha’s Of Bayiman Buddhist Archaeological Site
Afghan People Were Once Buddhist Buddhist Temples Were Found Here Buddhist Statues
Largest Buddha Statues In the World Destroyed By The Taliban, in March 2001 In 2010 Reconstruction Was Completed
Afghan Government Promise to Preserve
Bayiman, Afghanistan Bayiman- “The Place of Shining Light”
Home To Hazaras Lakes of Band-e-Amir Mountain Slope Things to Do
See The History Horseback Riding Mountain Biking Perfect for Skiing