Afghanistan is a landlocked country located in South Asia and Central Asia, bordered by Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. It is known for its diverse geography, which includes mountains, plains, and deserts. The capital and largest city is Kabul. Afghanistan has a rich history and has been a crossroads for various cultures and civilizations over centuries, significantly influenced by Persian, Indian, and Islamic cultures. The country has faced prolonged periods of conflict and instability, particularly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, affecting its social, political, and economic development. Afghanistan is characterized by a multi-ethnic population, with major ethnic groups including Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, and Uzbeks. The official languages are Dari (a dialect of Persian) and Pashto. The nation has a mountainous terrain, with the Hindu Kush mountain range running through much of its length, significantly shaping its climate and biodiversity.
Internet Infrastructure and Major Service Providers Afghanistan’s internet infrastructure is relatively underdeveloped, relying heavily on mobile networks and limited fixed broadband. After 2001, the country had to build its telecom network from scratch, as the previous Taliban regime had effectively banned the internet wired.com. In the two decades that followed, mobile telecommunications saw rapid growth –…
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