| From classbrain.com Sept. 11th, 2001
The War on Terrorism- A Region Overview Explore how Afghanistan, Pakistan, the former Soviet Republics, Iraq, India, and Saudi Arabia are involved in the War on Terrorism. Source: Sun-Sentinel Understanding Afghanistan: Land in Crisis Zoom in for more detail on this superb set of interactive maps, which allows you to explore cities, satellite views, ethnic views, and the drought that is affecting the region. Source: National Geographic
Excellent maps covering military facilities, Operation Enduring Freedom, regional and humanitarian overviews are available on this site. This first set shows the evolution of the areas of Afghanistan controlled by the opposition forces and the Taliban. The ability to see the area as it changes over time in these maps is extremely helpful. Source: Global Security Afghanistan’s Civil War The Taliban and the Northern Alliance has battled over the control of this country. Their positions are shown on this map of the war. Source: CNN Afghanistan Relief Maps This extensive set of maps covers relief efforts in Afghanistan from 1995 to the present. Source: Relief Web
This collection of maps covers standard 2-D maps, 3-D maps, topography, transportation routes, as well as a historical view of the region. Source: Afghana Agricultural Map of Afghanistan In Afghanistan, in former times, there existed a well-balanced ecological system. In the past ten years, this balance has been all but destroyed. See the results of this devastated region. Source: GRID - Arendal Pakistan-Afghanistan Refugee Camp Locations This PDF map shows where the primary refugee camps were as of March 2001. Source: GRID- Arendal Afghanistan and the Surrounding Region If detail is important than this PDF map of Afghanistan and the surrounding area is the correct map to use as reference. The information was current as of September 18th, 2001. Source: UNHCR Detailed Color Map of Afghanistan Choose Afghanistan from the pull-down menu under general maps for a very detailed PDF map showing cities, boundaries, railroads, and airports. Source: The United Nations Afghanistan & Pakistan Cities large and small are detailed on this combined map of Afghanistan and Pakistan. If you’re serious about finding the location of the smaller cities in the news, this is a good place to start. Source: World Sites Atlas Destination Afghanistan This detailed map of Afghanistan allows you to click and switch over to an informational treasure trove on Afghanistan’s history, culture, environment, and statistics. Source: Lonely Planet Topographical Map of Afghanistan This map shows the topographical layout of Afghanistan and gives you some quick facts and figures on the country and its population. Source: WorldAtlas.com Color Map of Afghanistan This is a basic color map that shows the major cities and airport. Source: World Travel Guide Color Atlas Map of Afghanistan A country flag and some basic statistical information accompany this basic color map of Afghanistan on the country. This map is also available in Spanish. Source: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston Statistical Profiles of Least Developed Countries - Afghanistan We’ve assembled the following map to help you get an idea where Afghanistan is located, what is happening in the region, and how other countries are affected. This PDF file has a small map that shows Afghanistan in relationship to its surrounding neighbors. This particular file also has a great deal of statistical information on Afghanistan and its economy for 2001. Source: The United Nations War in Afghanistan: Soviet Phase 1979-1989 This is not the first time that Afghanistan has been torn by war. Explore the historical Afghanistan in these political and military maps of the region. Source: Matthew White Afghanistan Maps The premier collection of maps on Afghanistan, and the rest of the world, resides at the University of Texas. To find more information on Afghanistan explore this extensive collection of links. Source: Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection © Copyright 2004 by classbrain.com |
