Afghanistan

By Josh, Macka, Leyton and Cameron

What we knew Afghanistan?

Where is Afghanistan?

What is the Population of Afghanistan?

The population of Afghanistan before the war started in October, 7 2001 was about 28 million people. There

was a civil war in Afghanistan 1996 to 2001 .The population in 2010 is about 29 million but there is

about 3 million Afghanistan refugees who are living outside of Afghanistan to escape the Civil War.

Written By Leyton Andrews

Who are the Rulers/GovernmentOf Afghanistan?

The government of Afghanistan goes by the name of Hamid Karzai. There is also two Vice Presidents who are Mohammed Fahim and Karim Khalili. Afghanistan is an Islamic republic. Hamid Karzai was the first government in 2004 to be democratically elected.

Written By Josh Jaska

What is the quality of life for theCitizens of Afghanistan?

There is a very poor quality of life in Afghanistan. Afghanistan is currently in the middle of a war and is

generally dangerous. It is also the second least developed country in the world. Most people in

Afghanistan don’t have access to electricity, gas and clean water. Houses in Afghanistan are usually made

of mud.

Written By Macka Heard

Are there any obvious cultural differences between Australia and

Afghanistan? Afghanistan has a large music culture and has survived for many centuries performing with

family and friends. Below is a list of Afghanistan’s traditional instruments used for many years.

Harmonium- Like a small piano/accordion Santur Chang - like a harmonica Robab - 6 stringed instrument Drums (Tabla) Settar Dil Rubah Tanbur

The aboriginal music culture has been around for centuries and below is a list of their traditional

musical instruments.

Clap sticks Boomerang clap sticks

Handclapping Percussion sticks Percussion tube

Rasp Rattle Bullroarer Skin drum

Didgeridoo (yidaki)

Written By Cameron Parke

Bibliography

Slide 1 – Background pic – http://www.olstars.com/images/flags/Big/af.gif

Slide 2 –Our Minds

Slide 3 –Google Mapshttp://maps.google.com.au/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

Slide 4 –Politics of Afghanistan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Afghanistan

Slide 5 -Politics of Afghanistan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Afghanistan

Slide 6 - Afghanistanhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghanistan

Slide 7 – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Afghanistan

http://www.aboriginalartonline.com/culture/amusic2.php

Background Image for slides 2-8 http://www.defense.gov/dodcmsshare/newsphoto/2009-08/hires_090818-M-6159T-215.jpg