"Lost" Treasures of Afghanistan Revealed in Photos
(November 17, 2004)

Bin Laden Hunt Hurt by U.S. Disrespect of Afghans, Experts Say
(March 30, 2004)

Behind the Search for the Afghan Girl
(March 12, 2002)

Afghan War Eyewitness on Warlords, Future, More
(February 15, 2002)

Background
Bibliography: National Geographic Resources
on Afghanistan, Terrorist Attacks, More

Webcast: Experts on Afghanistan and Mideast
Post-September 11, 2001
(October 22, 2001)

Interactive Map:
Terrain, Troop and Refugee Movements, Ethnic Groups, More

Latest Map Updates
(March 12, 2002)

Troop movements in eastern Afghanistan

Refugee Map: Track Humanitarian Efforts

Help kids understand Afghanistan and cultural conflict: online activities, teachers' guides, lesson plans, and more.

National Geographic Society is creating a special fund to assist in the development and delivery of educational opportunities for young Afghan women and girls. The Society will work with select nonprofit organizations and local authorities in the region to create the program.

Contributions can be made online to the National Geographic Afghan Girls Fund or by sending a check directly to the National Geographic Afghan Girls Fund, Development Office, National Geographic Society, 1145 17th Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20036.




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Double-Sided Map: "Afghanistan: Land in Crisis" Get the basics on area ethnic groups, droughts, and refugee camps—plus, a satellite view of the region's rugged terrain.	Afghanistan and Pakistan Map Revised in October 2001, this political map offers complete coverage of a volatile region.	Double-Sided Caspian Sea Region Map (Including Afghanistan and Pakistan) Details on ethnic groups, pipelines, oil and gas export routes, oil fields, and ports help you understand issues afflicting the region.
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