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Afghanistan's Provinces
Nuristan
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Nuristan
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| Population |
132,000
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| Area |
9,225
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In 2002, the interim Government of Afghanistan created a separate province for the Nuristani peoples, today known as Nuristan. Located deep within the Hindu Kush, this sparsely-populated area is home to an Indo-European tribal community that speaks five unique languages. The harsh terrain and remote location of the region made it one of the last areas to be converted to Islam; the Nuristanis practiced animism until the late 19th century. The mountainous landscape makes Nuristan’s land difficult to cultivate, and many villagers rely on livestock as their source of livelihood. Additionally, forests provide economic opportunities for woodworking and crafts. Women are responsible for crop production in Nuristan, while men generally raise livestock.
Afghanistan's Provinces
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Announcements
Kabul, Afghanistan
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Strengthening the Capacity of Provincial Departments of Women’s Affairs
70 DOWA staff receive training to advocate for women's needs.
Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Helping Afghans Monitor Endangered Species
Local forest rangers assess the populations of snow leopards and other rare animals.
Barg-e-Matal, Nuristan, Afghanistan
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Barg-e-Matal Villagers Rebuild Their Town and Way of Life
Villagers see that Afghan and Coalition Forces are committed to long-term assistance.
Jalalabad, Afghanistan
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Monday, June 15, 2009
Afghanistan’s First Honey Processing and Packaging Facility Opens
Plant can process 800 kg of honey per day.
Jalalabad, Afghanistan
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Citizens Plant 1.2 Million Trees in Eastern Afghanistan
Replanting forests is essential to improving environmental conditions such as air and soil quality.
Kabul, Afghanistan
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
USAID Helps Vulnerable Families Weather the Winter
Residents in 14 provinces receive blankets, coats, and stoves.
Jalalabad, Afghanistan
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Sunday, February 15, 2009
Strong Support and High Returns Provide Incentives to Grow Licit Crops
Press Releases
Jalalabad, Afghanistan
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Wednesday, March 04, 2009
1.2 Million Trees Planted in Eastern Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Alternative Development Brings Positive Returns
Poppy-free provinces increase from 13 to 18 as farmers embrace alternative development
Kabul, Afghanistan
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008
برنامه های انکشاف بدیل عامل تغیرات مثبت د
درنتیجه توصل دهاقین به برنامه های انکشاف بدیل، تعداد ولایات که کشت خاشخاش در آن از بین رفته، از 13 ولایت به 18 ولایت افزایش یافته است
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Ongoing Activities
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Agriculture
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Alternative Development
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Democracy & Governance
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Economic Growth
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Education
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Health
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Infrastructure
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Provincial Reconstruction Teams
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Completed Activities
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Alternative Development
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Democracy & Governance
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Economic Growth
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Education
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Health
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Infrastructure
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