Agriculture In Afghanistan
Afghanistan is one of the mineral rich countries of the world, it is believed that 30% of the country holds $3 trillion in untapped mineral deposits which could make it the richest mining region on earth. However, due to four decades of war Afghanistan still remains one of the least developed countries in the world that is highly dependent on foreign aid. The nation's GDP stands at about $29 billion with an exchange rate of $18 billion, and the GDP per capita is about $1,000.
The economy of Afghanistan has improved significantly since 2002 due to the infusion of multi-billion dollars in international assistance and investments, as well as remittances from Afghan expats. It is also due to dramatic improvements in agricultural production and the end of a four-year drought in most of the country.
About 35% of its population is unemployed and live below the poverty line, suffering from shortages of housing, clean drinking water, and electricity. The Karzai administration along with international donors have remained committed to improving access to these basic necessities by prioritizing infrastructure development, education, housing development, jobs programs, medical care, and economic reform.
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