A beautiful country in the heart of Asia. It has long history of over 5000 years. (short history at http://www.lonelyplanet.com). The location of Afghanistan spanning the land routes between the Indian subcontinent, Iran, and central Asia has attracted conquerors throughout history. Its high mountains helped the afghans to defend the country successfully against invaders, though. Afghan territory were vast during different afghan empires, for example during the Sultan Mahmoud Ghaznawi Empire in 11th century or during the Durrani Empire in 18th century which extended from Arabian Sea to Persia and India. Afghanistan has fought three wars against Britain which were in control of India. The 1st Anglo-Afghan War took place in 1839-42, the second one in 1878-80 and the final one in 1919. All three times British forces suffered crushing defeats and great casualty. Afghanistan also lost vast parts, for example, Pashtunistan and Baluchistan were cut off by Britain who wanted to use them as a buffer zone for a 100 years (already expired) but they were never given back instead Britain created another country from these two parts and another two parts cut off from India and called it Pakistan.
In 1978 the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan which were defeated. It left Afghanistan after great distraction and loss of lives. There were two millions Afghans killed and as many disabled. The infrastructure were at ruins. Afterward a civil war raged for 10 more years Afghanistan were forgotten, it was of no use for the West. Meanwhile, the two neighbouring countries of Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan, armed and supported different warring factions who fought over power and destroyed the remaining. There was yet to come another disaster: The Taleban. Armed, trained and supported by Pakistani Intelligence. Their rule lasted 5 years and were overthrown by American and Afghan Forces. An interim government headed by Mr. Karzai took charge. Subsequently, there was a democratic election and Mr. Karzai was elected as the president. Since then Afghanistan has made a lot of progress in every field.
Afghanistan is a country that is really interested in peace and progress but circumstances and the interference of its neighbouring countries who are very keen to have a weak and unstable country by their sides (because of territorial, ethnic, religious etc. interests) never gave Afghanistan the chance to become prosperous.
Afghanistan is a truly beautiful country with breathtaking sceneries: high and snow covered mountains, deep canyons, nice grasslands, a lot of historical sites, delicious food, mellow fruits, warm-hearted and courageous people… (http://www.afghana.com/Photographs/Photos.htm nice sceneries from Afghanistan).
I think it is very unfair to forget all the sacrifices that Afghans have given in war against the Communism in the 80`s. Afghanistan deserves a greater respect. This beautiful country in the heart of Asia!
In 1978 the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan which were defeated. It left Afghanistan after great distraction and loss of lives. There were two millions Afghans killed and as many disabled. The infrastructure were at ruins. Afterward a civil war raged for 10 more years Afghanistan were forgotten, it was of no use for the West. Meanwhile, the two neighbouring countries of Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan, armed and supported different warring factions who fought over power and destroyed the remaining. There was yet to come another disaster: The Taleban. Armed, trained and supported by Pakistani Intelligence. Their rule lasted 5 years and were overthrown by American and Afghan Forces. An interim government headed by Mr. Karzai took charge. Subsequently, there was a democratic election and Mr. Karzai was elected as the president. Since then Afghanistan has made a lot of progress in every field.
Afghanistan is a country that is really interested in peace and progress but circumstances and the interference of its neighbouring countries who are very keen to have a weak and unstable country by their sides (because of territorial, ethnic, religious etc. interests) never gave Afghanistan the chance to become prosperous.
Afghanistan is a truly beautiful country with breathtaking sceneries: high and snow covered mountains, deep canyons, nice grasslands, a lot of historical sites, delicious food, mellow fruits, warm-hearted and courageous people… (http://www.afghana.com/Photographs/Photos.htm nice sceneries from Afghanistan).
I think it is very unfair to forget all the sacrifices that Afghans have given in war against the Communism in the 80`s. Afghanistan deserves a greater respect. This beautiful country in the heart of Asia!
1.Afghanistan is a mountainous country.
2.Many ancient cities like Balkh, Ghazni, Herat, Ghor were the center of civilizations, trade and culture.
2.Many ancient cities like Balkh, Ghazni, Herat, Ghor were the center of civilizations, trade and culture.
by peace 1 May 23, 2005
Get the afghanistanmug. 1. Afghanistan is a country which has defeated alot of Super Powers such as Alexander the Great, Gangez Khan, Persian forces, Moghual Forces, British Forces and Soviets.
2. A country that has been never defeated or conquered by any nation.
3. All of these wars and battles were not won by a regular Army, Almost all of those battles were fought by normal people.
4. (2004) a country that is currently under contruction , because of its many wars.
5. a cool country located in Central Asia.
6. A country that has hot summers and cold winters.
7. Official languages are pashtuh ,persian .but they do know a little english.
2. A country that has been never defeated or conquered by any nation.
3. All of these wars and battles were not won by a regular Army, Almost all of those battles were fought by normal people.
4. (2004) a country that is currently under contruction , because of its many wars.
5. a cool country located in Central Asia.
6. A country that has hot summers and cold winters.
7. Official languages are pashtuh ,persian .but they do know a little english.
we better not mess with them or else they will kick our asses!
"those soviets were dumb for trying to conquer Afghanistan , i mean didn't they learn from its unbeatable record of kicking Super-Powers asses."
"those soviets were dumb for trying to conquer Afghanistan , i mean didn't they learn from its unbeatable record of kicking Super-Powers asses."
by matt09 August 27, 2005
Get the afghanistanmug. "the graveyard of empires"
Genghis Khan, Alexander the Great, the UK, the USSR & the Taliban/al-Qaeda all failed to conquer the notoriously rough mountainous terrain and all those empires crumbled as a result.
"may the gods save us from the tooth of the tiger, the venom of the cobra & the vengeance of the Afghan" --- Alexander the Great, King of Asia
Genghis Khan, Alexander the Great, the UK, the USSR & the Taliban/al-Qaeda all failed to conquer the notoriously rough mountainous terrain and all those empires crumbled as a result.
"may the gods save us from the tooth of the tiger, the venom of the cobra & the vengeance of the Afghan" --- Alexander the Great, King of Asia
by MadMaxAveli October 26, 2017
Get the afghanistanmug. N. The act of criticizing or fighting injustices in distant lands, yet ignoring injustices in one's own nation or local community.
Term used frequenlty 1960s and 1970s, notably by American journalists. Definition derived from work of media scholar Carolyn Martindale.
Term used frequenlty 1960s and 1970s, notably by American journalists. Definition derived from work of media scholar Carolyn Martindale.
Bill: I think I'm going to join the Peace Corps. There are too many hungry and poor people in Asia.
Ted: You're from Detroit? The people there aren't good enough for your help?
Bill: It's not the same.
Ted: You suffer from a serious case of Afghanistanism.
Ted: You're from Detroit? The people there aren't good enough for your help?
Bill: It's not the same.
Ted: You suffer from a serious case of Afghanistanism.
by editor, f-ed up dictionary December 1, 2009
Get the Afghanistanismmug. A SORT OF CONFUSING COUNTRY BECAUSE THEY RELATE TO THE MIDDLE EASTERN CULTURE AND CENTRAL ASIAN CULTURE. BEAUTIFUL NATURE IN THE COUNTRY LIKE SNOW Capped mountains, deserts and small cities. the people are beautiful but thew only thing wrecking this country is poverty and war. the country used to be part of Persia. Afghanistan is pretty much Iran but under a different name and same language. THEY ARE THE DESCENDANTS OF IRAN
friend: where are you from?
me: im from afghanistan
friend: oh isnt that a middle eastern country or something?
me: kind of. .it depends on the province your from
Friend:( confused and walks away) okay nice!
me: im from afghanistan
friend: oh isnt that a middle eastern country or something?
me: kind of. .it depends on the province your from
Friend:( confused and walks away) okay nice!
by Muskaan Akhgar May 9, 2019
Get the AFGHANISTANmug. 1) TONY: I worked so hard this Summer to pass my dental exams. I know Suzy has been partying the whole summer, hasn't attended a single lecture and finished the exam 15 minutes before I did. Yet she still got higher marks than me..
ME: Yeah mate she afghanisted you.
2) DRU: Kelly you just missed the turning for McDonalds!
KELLY: Sorry! The turning just came out of nowhere!
DRU: The road just afghanistaned u.
3) DRU: You came with that girl and now she's dancing with another guy. Look!
PETE: I just got afghanistaned :(
ME: Yeah mate she afghanisted you.
2) DRU: Kelly you just missed the turning for McDonalds!
KELLY: Sorry! The turning just came out of nowhere!
DRU: The road just afghanistaned u.
3) DRU: You came with that girl and now she's dancing with another guy. Look!
PETE: I just got afghanistaned :(
by DRU June 9, 2013
Get the afghanistanedmug. A country that supposedly went democratic for a while back, but is currently slipping back to a similar regime that was in place before America bombed the fuck out of it. Can anyone guess why?
by Brewdles February 25, 2007
Get the afghanistanmug.