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Afghanistan Features

From About.com

Tourism in Afghanistan? You're kidding, right? Actually, tourism looks to be on its way in war torn Afghanistan. Some groups are already in the country, and tourism may one day be a powerful economic engine in the country.
Who's Who in Afghanistan Mohammad Zahir Shah, Burhanuddin Rabbani, General Abdur Rashid Dostum, Gulbuddin Hekmatyar -- have you heard of them? You probably will. And we have some brief biographical sketches on these and many other major players in Afghanistan likely to make the news in the next few months.
Comprehending Afghanistan A glimpse at the history of the country and its current conditions.