From The BBC:
Afghanistan continues to struggle to find stability as the increasing Taleban insurgency and refugee problems cast a shadow on advances in education and the economy.
Here are some of the facts and figures about the people, economy, health, education and politics of this troubled country.
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My Comment: It will take decades before Afghanistan has a resemblance to a modern state. Once this idea is accepted, people's expectations are lowered to a more realistic status.