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Why Afghanistan Is So Important | 12am News
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Jun 2, 2025
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Afghanistan is a country surrounded by
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Majestic mountain ranges with snow caped
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Peaks at the southern foothills of the
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Pomers the Islamic Republic of
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Afghanistan is situated on the plateau
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that is enclosed by land borders with
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Iran Pakistan China Tajikistan
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usbekistan and
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Turkmenistan it is also sometimes
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included as part of South Asia and the
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Middle East regions
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the pamir plateau known as the roof of
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the world is located in the Islamic
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Republic of Afghanistan the pamir
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plateau also known as the pamir
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mountains is a high altitude region that
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stretches across Afghanistan Tajikistan
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China and Pakistan the plateau is
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located at an elevation of approximately
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4,500 m above sea level and is home to
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some of the world's highest peaks
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including Mount Noak which is
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Afghanistan's High Mountain the Islamic
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Republic of Afghanistan is a landlocked
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country with a population of over 38
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million
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people it has a diverse landscape
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including mountains deserts and fertile
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valleys the country has a rich history
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that dates back thousands of years with
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influences from various cultures
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including Persian Greek and Indian
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despite its strategic location
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Afghanistan has struggled with conflict
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and instability for decades the country
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has been the site of various Wars and
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invasions throughout history including
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the Soviet invasion in the
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1980s and the US lead invasion in 2001
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these conflicts have had a significant
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impact on the country's people and
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infrastructure resulting in a high
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poverty rate and limited access to basic
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necessities such as Healthcare education
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and clean water Afghanistan is home to a
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diverse population
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that includes pastunes tajiks hazaras
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usbek and many other ethnic groups the
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country's official language is Dari
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which is a dialect of Persian and
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PTO Islam is the predominant religion
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with the majority of the population
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following Sunni Islam Afghanistan has
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been a strategically important country
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for centuries primarily due to its
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location at the crossroads of Central
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Asia South Asia and the Middle East this
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has made Afghanistan an important
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trading Hub and a target for various
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Empires and Powers throughout history in
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the modern era Afghanistan's strategic
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importance lies in its position as a
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potential buffer State a transit route
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for energy resources and a crucial
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Battleground in the fight against
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terrorism Afghanistan's location makes
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it a potential buffer State between
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major powers in the region it borders
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Iran Pakistan China Tajikistan
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usbekistan and
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Turkmenistan and historically has been a
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buffer zone between the Russian and
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British
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Empires currently Afghanistan is
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considered a buffer State between India
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and
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Pakistan its location could play an
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important role in Regional stability and
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conflict
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resolution secondly Afghanistan lies on
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the transit route for energy resources
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particularly oil and gas from the Middle
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East and Central Asia the country's
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proximity to the straight of hormes
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which is a crucial choke point for
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Global oil supplies also makes it a
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vital piece in the puzzle of global
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energy security over and above
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Afghanistan is home to vast mineral
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resources estimated to be worth around
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$1 trillion including iron copper
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lithium and rare earth
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minerals however the country's ongoing
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security challenges and lack of
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infrastructure have made it difficult to
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tap in to these resources and reap great
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benefits for the people of
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Afghanistan in recent years Afghanistan
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has taken steps toward building a more
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stable and prosperous future for its
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people the country has made progress in
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areas such as education infrastructure
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development and economic growth however
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challenges remain including ongoing
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conflict and the impact of climate
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change on the Region's fragile e
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ecosystem Afghanistan is important due
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to its cultural and historical
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significance as well the country has a
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rich history including the ancient Silk
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Road and is home to numerous UNESCO
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world heritage sites such as the bamyan
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Buddhas and the minat of jam in addition
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the country has a diverse cultural
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heritage with various ethnic groups and
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language bries which adds to the
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country's importance as a cultural
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crossroads Afghanistan is a country
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known for its rugged Beauty steeped in
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history and tradition from the snow
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caped mountains of the hindukush to the
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Arid deserts of the South Afghanistan is
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a land of stunning
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contrasts the people of Afghanistan are
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equally diverse and fascinating with a
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rich cultural heritage that spans
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centuries despite years of conflict and
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hardship the Brazil I and warmth of the
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Afghan people continue to shine through
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hospitality is a Cornerstone of Afghan
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culture with visitors often welcomed
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into homes with open arms and offered
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cups of steaming chai the traditional
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dress of Afghanistan is also a sight to
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behold with vibrant colors and intricate
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embroidery whether exploring the ancient
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ruins of the Bame Buddhas or taking a
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stroll through the bustling bazaars of
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Kabul visitors to Afghan anistan will
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find a country of remarkable Beauty and
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depth thank you
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